'The Vampire Lestat' Showrunner Rolin Jones

'The Vampire Lestat' Showrunner Rolin Jones

July 20, 2026 · 30 min

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Rolin Jones discusses the creative process behind the third season of 'Interview with the Vampire', now titled 'The Vampire Lestat'.

For the third season of the gothic horror series, "Interview with the Vampire" got a new name and a new focus on undead rock & roll. The creator and showrunner of all three seasons joins IndieWire craft editor Sarah Shachat to sink their teeth into how they made "The Vampire Lestat" so operatic and engaging. Read our full review of the season - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/the-vampire-lestat-review-iwtv-season-3-sam-reid-remix-1235198082/?v3=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Sarah Shachat

Guest: Rolin Jones

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Books & works: Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat

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