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The Vampire Lestat trailer previews Lestat's rock star era, premieres June 7

tvApr 22, 20269477

AMC released the official trailer for The Vampire Lestat and confirmed Sam Reid will play Lestat when the series premieres June 7 on AMC and AMC+. The trailer casts Lestat in a "rock star" era, showing concert-stage performance footage and flamboyant 1970s-style costumes. The series adapts Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles and lists Jacob Anderson and Eric Bogosian among the principal supporting cast. The show promises to tell Lestat's point of view within Rice's mythology, shifting the story toward spectacle and music-driven drama.

Key Highlights

Sam Reid stars as Lestat; trailer released ahead of June 7 premiere
Trailer emphasizes a "rock star" era with concert footage and 1970s styling
Jacob Anderson and Eric Bogosian appear in supporting roles in the adaptation
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