I hope they do justice to the novels.

purplethunder3121 said:

I hope they do justice to the novels.

I would hope so if her son's in charge of some things.

Rice wrote to Faebook on Nov. 26, 2016.

“I could not be more excited about this! --- A television series of the highest quality is now my dream for Lestat, Louis, Armand, Marius and the entire tribe. In this the new Golden Age of television, such a series is THE way to let the entire story of the vampires unfold. --- My son Christopher Rice and I will be developing a pilot script and a detailed outline for an open ended series, faithfully presenting Lestat’s story as it is told in the books, complete with the many situations that readers expect to see. We will likely begin with The Vampire Lestat and move on from there. ----- When we sit down finally to talk to producers, we will have a fully realized vision of this project with Christopher as the executive producer at the helm. I will also be an executive producer all the way. ---- Again, I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to be able to announce this. ---- As many of you know, Universal Studios and Imagine Entertainment had optioned the series to develop motion pictures from it, and though we had the pleasure of working with many fine people in connection with this plan, it did not work out. It is, more than ever, abundantly clear that television is where the vampires belong. ---- Over the years you all have told me how much you want to see a Game of Thrones style faithful rendering of this material, and how much you want for the series to remain in my control. Well, I have heard you. I have always heard you. What you want is what I want. --- You, the readers, made these books a success before any movie was ever made based on them, and I will never forget that fact. ---- Christopher and I will be posting many questions on the page for your input in the days to come. ----- I am filled with optimism this morning about the future for my beloved Brat Prince. What better way to start a tour for the new book!"

Rice’s vampire book series told the tale of bloodsuckers Lestat de Lioncourt, Louis, the ever-young Claudia, Armand, Marius and the cast of the Theatres des Vampires. The series currently consists of 11 books, which started with Interview with the Vampire. The 12th book, Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis, will be published on Nov. 29.


I'm behind on the series, I must catch up and let my inner teenage girl sparkle.

[Edited 7/17/17 12:15pm]

Hope it dosen't suck

kpowers said:

Hope it dosen't suck

Duuuuuuuuuuuuud.....

As adorable as he is, the teenaged girl in me gets all doey-eyed remembering.

I understand this is Anne Rice's choice for Lestat. I don't know who he is. I'm not sure, maybe.

Her supposed choices for Louis and Marius.

Where my fingers lead.

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might as well post the rest of what Anne said.



Feline grace is mentioned in the first novel. --- I'm not sure that he should be played by an actor with a decided accent, but if he is, I think the accent should sound French, or come close to it. What fascinates me in this film clip is that Kivanc's Turkish accent sounds decidedly French to my ear. For me, Lestat's demeanor matters, and his voice matters. I don't think the actor has to be a singer, but it's interesting that Kivanc is a singer. As for acting experience, Kivanc has a long list of credits on IMDB, but all the work is Turkish. --- The age of the actor matters to me. Lestat is twenty one when made a vampire. So I feel we need an actor who looks that young even though he may not be. (Note: in our time males are still in adolescence and changing physically right up to the age of thirty). ------ Feel free to discuss in any way; to argue; to bring pix of other actors to the page; to talk about how you view the character. And if you recommend an actor, feel free to tell us why you made the pic, and how you see this actor as Lestat. ---- We're over a year away from casting most likely. So like I said it's fun. It will be less fun when we get closer. As I see this series, Lestat is the backbone. Everything depends on him, and on getting him right. ---- Well, guys... I hope you'll post. And know this; I read all your comments. I'm grateful for every single one of them. Never fear you are not being read here. I'm eager to read all that you have to say.

Actors Who Could Play the Vampire Lestat

1.

Tom Hiddleston

Actor, The Avengers

Thomas William Hiddleston was born in Westminster, London, to English-born Diana Patricia (Servaes) and Scottish-born James Norman Hiddleston. His mother is a former stage manager, and his father, a scientist, was the managing director of a pharmaceutical company. He started off at the preparatory school...

2.

Benedict Cumberbatch

Actor, The Imitation Game

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born and raised in London, England. His parents, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton (Timothy Carlton Congdon Cumberbatch), are both actors. He is a grandson of submarine commander Henry Carlton Cumberbatch, and a great-grandson of diplomat Henry Arnold Cumberbatch CMG...

3.

Gaspard Ulliel

Actor, Hannibal Rising

Gaspard Ulliel's dream has always been to direct a movie, and after completing his studies at the lycée (French high school), he majored in cinema at the University of Saint-Denis. However, fate had other plans, and he is currently pursuing an acting career. It began when Ulliel was 12 years old when he appeared in the TV film Une femme en blanc...

4.

Jamie Campbell Bower

Actor, Sweeney Todd: The Demon B...eet Street

Jamie Campbell Bower was born in London, England, to Anne Elizabeth (Roseberry), a music manager, and David Bower, who works for Gibson Guitar Co. His 4 times maternal great-grandfather was Sir John Campbell, the 7th Baronet of Ardnamurchan and Airds. Jamie is also the lead singer in a band called "Counterfeit"...

5.

Chris Hemsworth

Actor, Thor

Chris Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Australia, to Leonie (van Os), a teacher of English, and Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counselor. His brothers are actors Liam Hemsworth and Luke Hemsworth. He is of Dutch (from his immigrant maternal grandfather), Irish, English, Scottish, and German ancestry. His uncle, by marriage, was Rod Ansell, the bushman who inspired the film Crocodile Dundee...

6.

Taylor Kitsch

Actor, John Carter

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7.

Evan Peters

Actor, Kick-Ass

Evan Peters was born in the winter of 1987 to Phil and Julie Peters in St. Louis, Missouri. When his father's job was transferred and the family moved to Grand Blanc, Michigan, Evan began taking acting classes and at age 15, he moved with his mother to Los Angeles in hopes of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry...

8.

Max Thieriot

Actor, Jumper

Max Thieriot was born in 1988 in Los Altos Hills, California, and has two siblings. He was raised in Occidental, CA, and graduated from Sonoma Country Day School in 2002 and El Molino High School in 2006. He started acting when he took an improvisation class and modeled for GAP. He was also in two short films before making his big-screen debut in Catch That Kid...

9.

Jared Leto

Actor, Requiem for a Dream

In the vein of musicians-turned-actors, Jared Leto is a very familiar face in recent film history. Although he has always been the lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and songwriter for American band 30 Seconds to Mars, Leto will always be remembered as an accomplished actor for the numerous, challenging projects he has taken in his life. He is known to be selective about his film roles...

10.

Ryan Gosling

Actor, La La Land

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Though it isn't possible since he already plays a vampire in somebody elses series, but to me he would be an ideal Lestat.