The BBC series adaptation of gothic cult classic Interview With The Vampire has gained a plethora of fans following its release earlier this month.
The first episode of the adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1967 horror novel initially launched on BBC One on October 12, but subsequent episodes have since been shown on BBC Two, with episodes 4 and 5 airing back-to-back on Thursday evenings.
Other fans have been watching the series on BBC iPlayer, where viewers can access all seven episodes of the first season.
Interview with the Vampire, directed by Neil Jordan, premiered as a film on the big screen in November 1994 and quickly became a major box office success.
Hollywood heartthrobs Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt starred as vampires Lestat and Louis, while a young Kirsten Dunst was cast as Claudia, a dying 10-year-old girl who is turned into a vampire by the pair.
Big hit: The BBC series version of Interview With The Vampire has won a plethora of fans after its release this month (Picture: Bailey Bass, Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid)
The big screen: Hollywood heartthrobs Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt starred as vampires Lestat and Louis in the 1994 blockbuster film adaptation (photo: in 1994)
The story is framed by a modern-day interview, in which Louis tells his story to a San Francisco reporter about how Louis’s transformation into a vampire by Lestat in 1971 led to eerie, life-changing adventures and experiences.
Fans of the macabre and gothic folklore, as well as Anne Rice enthusiasts, took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts on the adaptation, with many expressing surprise at how ‘good’ the BBC version has turned out.
One fan tweeted: “I didn’t know they were making a series for Interview with the Vampire. It’s so good!’ while another wrote: ‘BBC series airing in recent weeks – ‘interview with the vampire.’ Strongly recommended.’
One stunned viewer who took note of the content advice before Thursday’s episode aired said: “And it wouldn’t be an Interview with the Vampire without scenes of a sexual nature ‘BBC Two lady, you make me laugh.’
An Anne Rice fan wrote: ‘Just finished watching ‘Interview with the Vampire’ on BBC iPlayer. As a huge fan of the novel series (I have a copy personally signed by Anne Rice), I really enjoyed it.”
Another superfan of the original film said: ‘I never thought I’d say it, but the TV adaptation of ‘Interview with the Vampire’ surpasses the brilliant film. These two perfectly reflect the spirit of Louis and Lestat.”
They added: “Finally, the gloriously strange adaptation fans deserve.”
New adaptation: The latest British TV remake stars Jacob Anderson (pictured: left) as Louis de Point du Lac, and Sam Reid (right) as Lestat de Lioncourt
Small but deadly: a young Kirsten Dunst was cast as Claudia in the 1994 film, a dying ten-year-old girl who is turned into a vampire by the pair (photo: in 1994)
Claudia reimagined: Bailey Bass (Avatar: The Way Of Water) plays Claudia in the BBC remake, a rebellious teen turned into a dangerous and fearful vampire by Louis and Lestat
Pleasantly surprised: Fans of the macabre and gothic folklore, as well as Anne Rice enthusiasts, took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts on the BBC adaptation
The BBC adaptation of the show comes after an AMC version aired in the US in 2022 and proved to be a popular hit with viewers.
AMC released a first look at season two of the bloodthirsty drama on October 12 – the same day the BBC released its first episode – which will air across the pond in 2024.
The latest British TV remake stars Jacob Anderson (Game Of Thrones, The Mimic) as Louis de Point du Lac, a former citizen of New Orleans who has been undead since 1910 and has chosen to settle down.
In the BBC version, the character differs from the original Louis because – alongside the adapted character Claudia – he is of Black Creole descent.
Eric Bogosian (Talk Radio, Uncut Gems) stars as Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel Molloy, who goes to meet Anderson’s character after receiving a subpoena from him in the mail.
Sam Reid (Belle, ’71) is Lestat de Lioncourt, a thoughtful but French vampire who becomes obsessed with Molloy.
Bailey Bass (Avatar: The Way Of Water) plays Claudia, a rebellious teenager who is turned into a dangerous and fearful vampire by Louis and Lestat.
The final two episodes of Interview with the Vampire air on BBC Two on Thursday, November 2 at 9pm and 9:45pm. The full series can be viewed on BBC iPlayer.