Jacob Anderson: Interview with the Vampire, New Music & Phobias

About this episode

Tommy DiDario interviews Jacob Anderson about his role in 'Interview with the Vampire' and his creative journey.

This week, Tommy is joined by Jacob Anderson, star of Interview with the Vampire, for a thoughtful conversation about inhabiting one of television’s most complex characters. Jacob opens up about his connection to Louis de Pointe du Lac, the ways he differs from the character, and the emotional challenges of bringing Louis’ story to life. He reflects on filming the series while spending long stretches away from home, the trust he’s built with co-star Sam Reid, and how moments of humor behind the scenes help balance the show’s intense themes. He also shares the practices that keep him grounded during production, discusses some of his favorite scenes from the series, and reveals why the relationship between the cast has been so essential to the show's success. Beyond acting, Jacob talks about his love of storytelling, his fascination with behind-the-scenes filmmaking, and how his music career continues to influence his creative process. Plus, he teases new music on the horizon, reflects on parenthood and how kids keep him humble, and closes the episode with some surprising fears! And catch the bonus episode with Jacob, dropping Thursday! A fun, mini rapid…

People in this episode

Host: Tommy DiDario

Guest: Jacob Anderson

Topics covered

• acting
• music
• storytelling
• parenthood
• phobias
• behind-the-scenes

Keywords

• Jacob Anderson
• Interview with the Vampire
• acting
• music
• phobias
• storytelling
• parenthood

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Interview with the Vampire

More episodes of I've Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario

• Tommy Talk: HOW TO STOP FOCUSING ON WHAT YOU CAN’T CONTROL · June 12, 2026 · 12 min
• Hot Takes and Hangouts with JACOB ANDERSON · June 11, 2026 · 10 min
• Tommy Talk: BETTER OFF ALONE THAN UNHAPPY? · June 5, 2026 · 14 min
• Hot Takes and Hangouts with KIRSTIN MALDONADO · June 4, 2026 · 13 min
• Kirstin Maldonado: Pentatonix, SIX The Musical, and Motherhood · June 2, 2026 · 39 min
• Tommy Talk: BREAKING UP WITH WEARABLE TECH · May 29, 2026 · 14 min