The author, Anna Rice, is set to executive produce the TV project after the attempt to revive the Lestat saga in a new 'Interview with the Vampire' movie fell apart.
- Nov 28, 2016
AceShowbiz - "The Vampire Chronicles" is coming to TV after all, despite the long-rumored big-screen remake of the Lestat saga. Anna Rice, the author of the novel series, has informed fans on Facebook that she is bringing the story to the small screen after acquiring back the rights to the book "free and clear!"
The story was first adapted by Warner Brothers in "Interview with the Vampire". It starred Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst and Antonio Banderas. A movie reboot was developed by Universal as a part of "The Vampire Chronicles" universe with Josh Boone at the helm and Jared Leto as a possible new Lestat, but it apparently didn't work out.
"I could not be more excited about this!" Rice wrote. "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."
She then addressed the dead movie remake, "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!"
