It's been far too long since we left Louis de Pointe du Lac and Claudia in the past, and we were surprised by a fascinating twist in the closing moments of Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 7.

The AMC hit series was renewed for Season 2 well before the first season premiered, so while we haven't had to wonder if the most famous vampires of all time would be back again, there are still a lot of questions out there that need answering.

Well, good news for you because we've got you covered with everything we know up to this very minute. So bookmark this page, as we'll update it if any new information comes up.

Has Interview with the Vampire Been Renewed?

Yes! Interview with the Vampire Season 2 is on the way. At the time of its renewal, Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks and AMC Studios, stated, "The scope and breadth of this show, and what Mark and Rolin have delivered, is just stupendous.

"They have rendered the rich and vibrant world of Anne Rice's Interview in a wonderful way, and we're incredibly proud.

"From the set build to production design, costumes, and more -- no detail was overlooked. This stellar cast delivers powerful performances that emotionally connect us to these characters and their humanity.

"We look forward to sharing the final product of this extraordinary effort with audiences in just a few short days and are thrilled that this story will continue. This is only the beginning of an entire Universe featuring enthralling stories and characters that capture the spirit of Anne Rice's amazing work."

The powers that be were clearly quite pleased with the sensational Interview with the Vampire Season 1, even before audiences devoured it in droves.

Now we wait for what comes next, and while we wait, let's answer some of the most pressing questions heading into the new season.

Interview with the Vampire Season 2: Release Date

Get out your golden goblets and prepare for the thrilling adventure to continue.

We've got a premiere date! Season 2 begins on AMC and AMC+ on May 12.

Everything else we've learned about the upcoming season can be found below!

Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Cast: Who Will Be Returning?

The first season of the hit series was lauded for its spectacular casting, which was led by Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac and Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt.

Louis and Lestat's tortured and dangerous romance was a significant part of the first season, and both will be back for the second season, along with familiar faces and new ones alike.

One of those new faces will be Delainey Hayles, who will be taking over the role of Claudia from Bailey Bass, who exited the series before filming began.

When the news broke, Bass's statement read in part, "Due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, I'm unable to return to Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire for the second season.

"Playing Claudia has been a dream role and an incredible ride. I wish Delainey the best of luck in taking over.

"I cannot wait to watch. I'm extremely appreciative of AMC, the producers, Jacob, Sam, the crew, and, of course, the wonderful fans."

While Bass will be missed, we're excited to see Hayles's version of Claudia, who is a key part of the series.

Eric Bogosian will be back as journalist Daniel Molloy, as will Assad Zaman as ancient vampire Armand, whose true identity was revealed in Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 7.

Joining the cast will be Ben Daniels, a veteran actor stepping into the role of Santiago, the leading performer at the Theatre des Vampires.

What Will Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Be About?

While Interview with the Vampire Season 1 took place in New Orleans and featured the beginnings of Louis and Claudia becoming vampires, Season 2 will see the series branch out of the States, with Louis and Claudia headed to Europe.

While filming was underway, it was based in Prague, which could be the backdrop for at least part of the season.

And with the addition of Santiago, it's clear the season will feature the infamous Theatre des Vampires, which played a critical role in the novel and the 1994 film adaptation.

The overall plot of the season had been kept under wraps, but at the time of the season renewal, showrunner Rolin Jones said, "Bulgaria. Romania. Paris. (Ah, Paris!) San Francisco. New Orleans. Dubai.

"The writing staff of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire is honored, humbled, and hungry to add more stamps to our vamps' passport books. All praises be to our fearless network; we shall endeavor not to screw it up."

While not much is currently known, we can assume the season will pick up shortly after the finale events, as Louis and Claudia adjust to a new life away from Lestat in the past, and Molloy learns more about Louis and Armand's connection.

On March 19, along with a new full trailer found below, they released the offical plotline for the season.

The interview continues in season two. In the year 2022, the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac  recounts his life story to journalist Daniel Molloy.

Picking up from the bloody events in New Orleans in 1940 when Louis and teen fledgling Claudia conspired to kill the Vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, Louis tells of his adventures in Europe, a quest to discover Old World Vampires and the Theatre Des Vampires in Paris, with Claudia.

It is in Paris that Louis first meets the Vampire Armand. Their courtship and love affair will prove to have devastating consequences both in the past and in the future, and Molloy will probe to get to the truths buried within the memories.

How Many Episodes Will Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Have?

Lucky for us, there won't be any guessing about how many episodes the second season will have.

When they announced the renewal, it was revealed that there would be eight episodes for Season 2, one more than the first season's seven-episode total.

Eight episodes is a nice number for a series like this, which aims to tell a complete story throughout each season and doesn't have additional hours of filler.

Is There A Trailer For Interview with the Vampire Season 2?

Now that we've got a premiere date, we've got a full trailer, as well.

Previously, there was a teaser released, a thrilling minute-plus foray into the Theatre des Vampires and the newfound life Louis and Claudia will find themselves in when they get onto European soil.

The full over three-minute full trailer continues our look at at Hayles's turn as the free-spirited Claudia and a lot more bloody good vampire shenanigans.

Where Can You Watch Interview with the Vampire Season 2?

When Interview with the Vampire Season 2 does return, you can catch the series on AMC and AMC+.

If you want to binge the first season while waiting for new episodes, you can check them out on the same networks.

We covered the series' first season at TV Fanatic, so check out the Interview with the Vampire reviews here, and bookmark this page for all the latest updates.

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