Seeking revenge, Louis returns to the theater at dawn and sets it on fire, killing all the vampires. The rights to Rice's novel were initially purchased by Paramount Pictures in April 1976, shortly before the book was published. His music also awakens the queen of the damned, Akasha the first vampire, who decides to make Lestat her king. They spend weeks planning a voyage to Europe to search for other vampires, but Lestat returns on the night of their departure, having survived on the blood of swamp creatures. The themes of Catholic guilt which pervade the novel attracted Jordan, who called the story "the most wonderful parable about wallowing in guilt that I'd ever come across. 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It as if someone picked up a copy of The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned, opened to random pages, made assumptions, got bored and stopped reading, then wrote a screenplay.3. Eleven-year-old actress Kirsten Dunst was spotted by talent scouts and was the first girl tested for the role of Claudia.[8]. As some of you may already know, Paramount Television and Anonymous Content are working on a TV series based on Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles (there are 11 books total) and the author herself is seeking your help in finding the perfect Lestat. Armand invites Louis and Claudia to his coven, the Théâtre des Vampires, where the vampires stage theatrical horror shows for humans. [4] Kirsten Dunst was additionally nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film. View production, box office, & company info. Good job.) Because of his star power, Cruise received a record $10 million salary and a percentage of the profits. The reading cast featured James Barbour as Lestat, Jack Noseworthy, Steve Blanchard and Max Von Essen.. Lestat premiered at the Curran Theatre, San Francisco, California on December 17, 2005 and closed on January 29, 2006. In the book it is a guy going on this search of discovery. While Lestat revels in the hunt and killing of humans, Louis resists his instinct to kill, instead drinking animal blood to sustain himself. He returns to New Orleans in 1988 and one night encounters a decayed, weakened Lestat, living as a recluse in an abandoned mansion and surviving on rat blood as Louis once had. Opening weekend grosses amounted to $36.4 million, placing it in the number one position at the US box office. In the final cut of the film, the Ancients are more in the background, and simply serve as allies of Maharet and Marius. Queen of the Damned (2002) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. ". Have fun. Tis the season for vampires! [58], In August 2014 Universal Pictures acquired the rights to the entire Vampire Chronicles. Not only does he have the sequel to Interview named after him (The Vampire Lestat); he has also been portrayed in two movies by two Hollywood hunks: Tom Cruise and Stuart … [27] Winston also sculpted the rough model for the charred remains of Claudia and Madeleine, using archival photographs of victims from Hiroshima for inspiration. [22] Shooting took place in San Francisco, mainly on the Golden Gate Bridge, with the external façade of Louis's hotel located at the intersection of Taylor Street, Market Street, and Golden Gate Avenue. [16] Louis's plantation was a combination of primarily Destrehan Plantation, just west[17] of New Orleans, and Oak Alley Plantation in nearby Vacherie. This article is about the film. Having to choose the actor to portray Lestat in the upcoming Vampire Chronicles out of all the talented actors out there is by no means a small undertaking. Armand arrives in time to help Louis escape the sunrise, and once again offers him a place by his side. the movie cast of the vampire lestat if i had cast it. [37], Oprah Winfrey famously walked out of an advance screening for the movie only 10 minutes in, because of the gore and dark themes. In this scene we are introduced to Pandora, Armand, Mael, Khayman and Maharet as they first approach Marius next to the Hollywood sign, and we are given some insight into their relationships with each other. Total gross in the United States was $105 million, while the total including international gross was $224 million, with an estimated budget of $60 million. "The Ancients Rise" - The scene was originally part of Lestat's satellite dish montage. After moving to a new town, two brothers discover that the area is a haven for vampires. "Original Opening Sequence with Timelapse" - The idea of this opening scene was to show the passing of the decades to which Lestat slept. An avenging cop seeks out his brother's killer and falls for the daughter of a businessman who is involved in a money-deal with his father. [citation needed], In February 2012, a film adaptation of The Tale of the Body Thief, the fourth book in the series, entered development with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's film production company, Imagine Entertainment. Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons. [27], A rough-cut of Interview was shown to test audiences, who according to producer David Geffen felt "there was a little too much blood and violence." Lestat Tall, Light, and Deadly. Jordan was intrigued by the script, calling it "really interesting and slightly theatrical", but was especially interested after reading Rice's novel. … In this scene we hear a line that was used in the trailers, Khayman says "Akasha takes pleasure in only one thing: Destroying life. Why not? Taking up as the leader of an undead band, Lestat gains fame but exposes vampires, drawing the attention of vampire enthusiast Jesse. [29], The film received mixed to positive reviews among film critics. After their conversation, Jesse writes a farewell note, and goes to the concert. A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger. Claudia demands that Louis turn a human woman, Madeleine, into a vampire to be her new protector and companion, and he reluctantly complies. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. 5 Reasons Interview With The Vampire Is The Best Anne Rice Adaptation (& 5 Reasons Its Queen of The Damned), Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles and Mayfair Witches Rights Go to AMC Studios, 150 of the Best Vampire Movies Across all Genres, Obscure, Surreal and Head-Scratching Movie Quotes. To entice Louis to stay with him, Lestat turns the dying girl, Claudia, into a vampire. After learning of her bloodlust, and designs to take over humankind, Lestat teams with the other vampire nobility to take her down. In it, after Lestat's manager, Roger, brings him two groupies Lestat discovers garlic in Roger's coat pocket. Drag Race Holland Finale: Did the Right Queen Snatch the Show's First Crown? Filming took place primarily in New Orleans and in London, with limited location shooting done in San Francisco and Paris. In it Marius tells Lestat that what keeps him going is seeing what human beings are going to do next. She suggested that Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise switch roles, stating that "I tried for a long time to tell them that they should just reverse these roles—have Brad Pitt play Lestat and have Tom Cruise play Louis. Come out, come out, wherever you are.". "Band Plays in Admiral's Arms" - The instrumentalists are a who's who of Australian alternative rock. The 1994 film, based on Anne Rice’s bestselling book of the same name, follows vampires Lestat and Louis, starting with Louis being transformed into a vampire by Lestat. Brad Pitt admitted in a 2011 interview with Entertainment Weekly that he was "miserable" while making the film and even tried to buy himself out of his contract at one point. While Interview was told through the eyes of Louis, this The Vampire Lestat is told from Lestat's point of view. The plot of the movie is not based on the books. Am I of the angels? Use the HTML below. Jim Stanek was the embodiment of Lestat’s tragic grief-stricken partner, Louis. The Vampire Lestat is a must-have for any Anne Rice fan or fans of vampire books in general. [12], Due to Rice's perception of Hollywood's homophobia, at one point she rewrote the part of Louis, changing his sex to female, in order to specifically heterosexualize the character's relationship with Lestat. Many characters and important plotlines were written out of the film, which actually combined elements of The Vampire Lestat with The Queen of the Damned. "Jesse Writes her Aunt and Goes to the Concert" - Originally, Jesse was abducted by Mael at Griffith Park after her encounter with Lestat, and taken to Maharet. Revived by Molloy's blood, Lestat offers Molloy the choice that he "never had" — whether or not to become a vampire — and, laughing, continues driving over the bridge. Four young men who belong to a New England supernatural legacy are forced to battle a fifth power long thought to have died out. Aimee Nash is a rising young actress and singer. Watch Stuart Townsend dance around in a mesh shirt and tight pants, and applaud when his shirt disappears, or, if you like it better, watch Aaliyah gyrate in a scanty metal bra contraption. Cast This: The Vampire Lestat . Interview with the Vampire is a 1994 American gothic horror film directed by Neil Jordan, based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel of the same name, and starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The author took to Facebook last night asking fans to chime in with their personal favorites to play the iconic role of Lestat de Lioncourt, the 178 of 248 people found this review helpful. She called Cruise to compliment him and admit that she was wrong. The opening line "Libera me, Domine, de morte æterna" ("Save me, Lord, from eternal death") was changed to "Libera me, Domine, de vita æterna" ("Save me, Lord, from eternal life"). Meanwhile, the scene with the band was trimmed because the filmmakers decided it didn't make much sense to dwell on them here. "[11], Eventually, Rice became satisfied with Cruise's performance after seeing the completed film, saying that "from the moment he appeared, Tom was Lestat for me" and "that Tom did make Lestat work was something I could not see in a crystal ball." Despite the fact that the filmmakers loved every second of Akasha's original dance as well as her closing words to Lestat, this scene was trimmed to heighten tension. Having said that, here are the following actors that first come to mind when I imagine Lestat in the real world, having read the books many times while growing up. Robin Casinader composed the music. Lestat might be the most famous of Anne Rice's vampires. I wanted to make it on an epic scale of something like Gone with the Wind". Footage of vampires entering the Admiral's Arms is used later in the film when Jesse returns for a second visit. Louis accepts, but quickly comes to regret it. In this loose sequel to Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994), the vampire Lestat becomes a rock star whose music wakes up the equally beautiful and … Directed by Michael Rymer. And in the meantime, he has this Lestat character that he's entranced by and abhors. The site's consensus reads: "Despite lacking some of the book's subtler shadings, and suffering from some clumsy casting, Interview with the Vampire benefits from Neil Jordan's atmospheric direction and a surfeit of gothic thrills. MacGroovyJM, As a fan of the novels and the movie Interview with a Vampire, I spent a good half hour yelling at the screen before realizing the following:1. Disgusted by Lestat's pleasure in killing, Louis comes to suffer tremendously as a vampire. The scene where Jesse first meets up with Maharet now plays after the concert. With Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst. [24] The most difficult digital effects to illustrate were Louis and Claudia's transformations into vampires, which were technologically very advanced for the time. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. During pre-production, Rice had pleaded with the studio not to produce a film of the book just yet as she believed her readers wanted a film based on the second book in the series, The Vampire Lestat. After Jesse writes the note she goes out into a desert highway and hitches a ride with some friendly goths on their way to Lestat's concert. Louis rejects Armand and leaves, knowing Armand had allowed Claudia's murder so that he could have Louis to himself. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. The film was negatively received by critics, and Rice dismissed it completely as she felt the filmmakers had "mutilated" her work. Taking up as the leader of an undead band, Lestat gains fame but exposes vampires, drawing the attention of vampire enthusiast Jesse. (2002). A stand-alone sequel, Queen of the Damned, was released in 2002, with Stuart Townsend replacing Cruise as Lestat. 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As decades pass, Louis never recovers from the loss of Claudia and dejectedly explores the world alone. In an alternate Victorian Age world, a group of famous contemporary fantasy, science fiction, and adventure characters team up on a secret mission. The musical had a reading in November 2003, with the title The Vampire Lestat. Pride yourself if you can provide any explanation for what happens at the end of the movie, because "trimming to help the pace" leaves the ending fairly incomprehensible, especially to those who have read the books.Be sure to watch the extra features, the gag reel for laughs and the deleted scenes if you want to know what happened in the movie. Which was probably applicable to me at that time: 'Am I good? After losing interest in immortality, vampire Lestat goes to sleep, awakening after a long time to the sounds of punk rock. “The Vampire Chronicles” series follows vampire Lestat de Lioncourt who serves as hero, antihero, and narrator. David Geffen is very powerful and he poured money into Interview. Louis has a pure fatherly love for Claudia, while Lestat spoils and treats her more as a pupil, training her to become a merciless killer. Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – Steve Murray. Almost a decade after this film, an adaptation for the third book in the series, The Queen of the Damned, was produced and distributed once again by Warner Bros. Cruise and Pitt did not reprise their roles as Lestat and Louis. "Jesse on Plane, Lestat in L.A. She even considered cancelling an interview with Tom Cruise promoting the film, stating that "I believe there are forces of light and darkness in the world, and I don't want to be a contributor to the force of darkness. Despite the clear fan base, The Vampire Chronicles TV Show has not had an easy road to production. If you haven’t read Prince Lestat, Anne Rice’s most recent Vampire Chronicles book, a lot has changed for the tribe of the Undead. Lestat expresses regret for having turned Claudia into a vampire and asks Louis to rejoin him, but Louis declines and leaves. Directed by Neil Jordan. ", "Akasha Dances" - Basically an extended version of the scene where Akasha kills all the vampires at the Admiral's Arms. A group of thieves breaks into a chamber expecting to find paintings, but instead they release the count himself, who travels to New Orleans to find his nemesis' daughter, Mary Van Helsing. In 2006 a musical called Lestat opened on Broadway it was based on the famous characters of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, with a score written by Elton John and a Book by Linda Woolverton. It's what these two do best. Initially, Anne Rice was displeased when she heard of his casting, but after seeing the film made a complete reversal and proclaimed that Tom Cruise captured Lestat pefectly.In the film Queen of the Damned, Lestat was played by Stuart Townsend. [8] Later on, when Interview entered the casting stage, British actor Julian Sands was championed by Anne Rice and fans of the novel to play Lestat,[9] but because Sands was not a well-known name at the time (being only famed for his performance in A Room with a View), he was rejected and the role was given to Tom Cruise. On their way out of the theater, Santiago reads Louis's mind and suspects that Louis and Claudia murdered Lestat. It was deemed expendable. After traveling around Europe and the Mediterranean but finding no other vampires, Louis and Claudia settle harmoniously in Paris in 1870. It is a followup to Interview With The Vampire. She tricks Lestat into drinking the "dead blood" of twin boys whom she killed by overdose with laudanum, which weakens Lestat, and then slits his throat. [7] He agreed to direct on the condition that he be allowed to write his own script, though he did not gain a writing credit. the movie cast of the vampire lestat if i had cast it. Review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes reports the film as holding an overall 64% approval rating based on 55 reviews, with a rating average of 6/10. "Ancients at Hollywood Sign" - The Ancients storyline was reduced during the course of production because filmmakers felt that there were too many conflicting vampire agendas in the movie. The film was released in November 1994 to generally positive reviews[3] and was a commercial success. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The film chronicles their time together, and their turning of ten-year-old Claudia (Kirsten Dunst) into a vampire. Is "Queen of the Damned" based on a book? Lestat senses Louis's dissatisfaction with life and offers to turn him into a vampire. It received Oscar nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Original Score. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? LestatHugh Panaro GabrielleCarolee Carmello ArmandDrew Sarich LouisJim Stanek NicolasRoderick Hill MariusMichael Genet ClaudiaAllison Fischer Note : Jack Noseworthy was Armand in San Francisco but in the first week he was replaced by Drew Sarich. "Jesse goes to Admiral's Arms #1" - The filmmakers shot a scene where Jesse visits the Admiral's Arms prior to her Talamasca presentation, but cut for pacing purposes. In the movie, they took the sensational aspects of Lestat and made that the pulse of the film, and those things are very enjoyable and very good, but for me, there was just nothing to do—you just sit and watch. When she finally realizes that she will never grow older or become a mature woman, she is furious with Lestat and tells Louis that they should leave him. "L.A. The spirit of the Crow resurrects another man seeking revenge for the murder of his son. Look back at our favorite moments throughout the year, from award shows to up-close shots of celebrities. With David Geffen producing, the movie was given a $70 million budget, unprecedented for a film in the vampire genre. [21] The sets designed by Dante Ferretti included the interiors of Louis, Lestat and Claudia's New Orleans townhouse, Claudia and Louis's Paris hotel suite, the Théâtre des Vampires (built on Pinewood's 007 Stage), and the catacombs where the Parisien vampires live. Top 5 runners-up (not ranked) – Scott Schuldt, Any combination of two people (or two body parts) –, Any two half-feline/half-human hairballs –, This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 05:58. The vampire hero of Anne Rice's enthralling new novel is a creature of the darkest and richest imagination. [20] In Paris the exterior and lobby of the Opera Garnier were dressed to film Louis and Claudia's arrival at their hotel in Paris. Rice was refused the cooperation of the studio. Eventually about 20 minutes' worth of footage was either cut or re-arranged before the theatrical version was ready. [13] At the time, Rice felt it was the only way to get the film made, and singer-actress Cher was considered for the part. Wandering the streets of New Orleans amid an outbreak of plague, Louis can resist his hunger no more and feeds on a little girl whose mother died in the plague. With Aaliyah, Stuart Townsend, Marguerite Moreau, Vincent Perez. Title: Try and figure out what each of the ancients are named. He unfavorably contrasted the character of Louis which he had admired in the book to that presented in the script: In the book you have this guy asking, 'Who am I?' Lestat then turns Jesse into his undead mistress to spend eternity together. Once an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-revolutionary France, now a rock star in the demonic, shimmering 1980s, he rushes through the centuries in search of others like him, seeking answers to the mystery of his eternal, terrifying existence. Thirty years pass, and Claudia matures psychologically but remains a little girl in appearance and continues to be treated as such by Lestat. Am I of the devil?' [12], Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles was a box-office success, opening on November 11, 1994. Every character is different, despite their names (The only one to nail a character was Vincent Perez, the highlight of the movie as Marius. The film focuses on Lestat (Cruise) and Louis (Pitt), beginning with Louis's transformation into a vampire by Lestat in 1791. As the Ancients watch the partying concert-goers, Khayman notes "Akasha will not be able to resist this. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Vampire Lestat (The Vampire Chronicles, Book 2). [13] A song titled "Lovers Forever", which Cher wrote along with Shirley Eikhard for the film's soundtrack, got rejected as Pitt was ultimately cast for the role, though a dance-pop version of the song was released on Cher's 2013 album, Closer to the Truth. Mansion, Jesse Talks with Lestat, Extended Flying Sequence" - The filmmakers felt the dialogue between Jesse and Lestat was unnecessarily long, and tightened it considerably by cutting out a part where Jesse tells Lestat about her dreams. Since then, Lestat has appeared in most novels of the series, of which some have explored his life after the events of the first book and thus the movie, in a way. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. However, Rice's son, Christopher, apparently had drafted a screenplay based on the novel that was met with praise from those involved in the developmental stage. However, the script lingered in development hell for years, with the rights being sold to Lorimar before finally ending up with Warner Bros.[6] Director Neil Jordan was approached by Warner Bros. to direct after the huge success of his movie The Crying Game (1992). [7], Author Anne Rice adapted her 1976 novel Interview with the Vampire into a screenplay with French actor Alain Delon in mind for the role of Louis. A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger. "[30] The film holds a 59/100 on Metacritic from 19 reviews. The film chronicles their time together, and their turning of ten-year-old Claudia (Kirsten Dunst) into a vampire. She recommended a number of other actors including John Malkovich, Peter Weller, Jeremy Irons, and Alexander Godunov. [28] In subsequent weeks it struggled against Star Trek Generations and The Santa Clause. "[38], The film was released on VHS on November 21, 1995, and LaserDisc on June 6, 1996,[56] DVD in 1997 and on Blu-ray Disc on October 7, 2008.[57]. The Vampire Lestat (The Vampire Chronicles, Book 2) - Kindle edition by Rice, Anne. [15] The film has a dedication to Phoenix after the end credits. [26] The scene where Claudia cuts Lestat's throat was achieved by transferring from Tom Cruise bleeding from a prosthetic wound to an animatronic model designed to 'wither' as it bled out, enhanced with CGI blood. In the film Interview With the Vampire, Lestat was portrayed by Tom Cruise. And why not give him a trail?Once you have acknowledged all these things, you can watch the movie. Contributor: Aleera Evans. [10] The casting was initially criticized by Anne Rice, who said that Cruise was "no more my vampire Lestat than Edward G. Robinson is Rhett Butler",[8] and the casting was "so bizarre; it's almost impossible to imagine how it's going to work". In “The Vampire Lestat,” Lestat often breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the readers, which could make for some interesting moments in the television series. Armand warns Louis to send Claudia away for her own safety, and Louis is intrigued to stay with Armand and learn about the meaning of being a vampire. Was this review helpful to you? Written by Meanwhile, jealousy and suspicion threaten to tear them apart. "Band Backstage at Concert, Jesse Walks Through Crowd, Ancients Watch" An extended version of the scene where Jesse arrives at the concert where we see the band hanging out backstage as the Ancients arrive in search of Jesse. A new film adaptation of the book has been written by Josh Boone and was announced in May 2016, with Boone suggesting actor Jared Leto play the role of Lestat. This is not heavy stuff like Interview with the Vampire. Louis describes his human life as a wealthy plantation owner in 1791 Spanish Louisiana. "Original Jesse Dream Sequence and Meeting Roommate on the Street" - Jesse's encounter with a vampire in her dream was cut due to the fact that it raised too many questions as to wether Jesse herself was a vampire. [9] Winston designed the characters' vampire appearances and makeup effects, including a technique for stenciling translucent blue veins on the actors' faces. August 29, 2014 by: Niki Stephens. Although the filmmakers loved every second of the footage, they knew they couldn't show much of it in the movie, again because of pacing and timing. "Sympathy for the Devil" was performed by Guns N' Roses. The vampiric rules adhered to in the books are not followed in the movie. The Musical was sadly short-lived due to the negatives of critics, despite a good audience reaction and the approval of Anne Rice. Shortly thereafter, the Parisian vampires abduct the three of them and punish them for Lestat's murder, imprisoning Louis in a coffin and trapping Claudia and Madeleine in a chamber, where sunlight burns them to ash. Lestat. [31] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale. The film focuses on Lestat (Cruise) and Louis (Pitt), beginning with Louis's transformation into a vampire by Lestat in 1791. However, the production team was not pleased with the prelimenary visuals created for the scene, and ultimately, decided to skip the scene altogether. Lestat : Whining coward of a vampire that prowls the night killing rats and poodles; you could have finished us both. Of course, they don't listen to me. Also try the various documentaries, which are entertaining when they throw in weird special effects while people are speaking.Perfect for a loud, popcorn-filled Friday night with the friends!Prindora (Eibzesii). Embrace its plot holes and stupid dialog (which lends itself to random quoting), sing along to the entertaining rock songs. Louis concludes his interview with Molloy, prompting Molloy to beseech Louis to make him his new vampire companion. Mansion, Jesse Dreams of Akasha, Band Watching Videos" - The filmmaker's dropped the scene of Jesse's flight to Los Angeles because they weren't satisfied with the shock dream, featuring Akasha's attack on Jesse. It was cut as a part of the overall de-emphasis of the Ancients. Louis is outraged that Molloy has not understood the tale of suffering he has related, and attacks Molloy to scare him into abandoning the idea. Rice later confirmed that creative differences that were beyond those involved resulted in the dismissal of the project in April 2013. However, they regret trimming the flying sequence, as it establishes a suitably romantic mood. The first book, Interview with the Vampire, was adapted into a film of the same name starring Tom Cruise as Lestat de Lioncourt in 1994.