AMC’s Latest Anne Rice Series Gets Release Date (and Surprising Crossover Update)

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The series “Talamasca: The Secret Order” will be airing soon. At the Anne Rice Immortal Universe Panel held at San Diego Comic-Con, AMC announced that the show will premiere on October 26th, 9 p.m. ET. This is wonderful news for fans of AMC’s growing universe inspired by the late Anne Rice’s works such as “The Vampire Chronicles” and “The Lives of the Mayfair Witches” book series. In addition, a teaser trailer for the series was released, and there was a significant announcement: Eric Bogosian, who starred in “Interview With the Vampire,” will be appearing as Daniel Molloy in a guest role, satisfying fans’ longing for a crossover event. You can watch the teaser by clicking on the video below.

As a passionate film enthusiast, I’m eagerly anticipating the debut of “Talamasca: The Secret Order,” a supernatural spy series. This captivating first season will comprise six episodes, delving into the lives of the individuals who monitor and contain the world’s vampires, witches, and other mystical entities. Unlike Anne Rice’s previous works, “Interview With the Vampire” and “Mayfair Witches,” this series isn’t directly based on a book. Instead, it draws inspiration from Rice’s novels while taking creative liberties, as overseen by Mark Johnson for AMC, who aims to remain faithful to her vision of Talamasca should she have written a book about them. John Lee Hancock, serving as co-showrunner and executive producer, was reportedly inspired by Rice’s work but has chosen to exercise some freedom in the series development.

The series “Talamasca” introduces Nicholas Denton as Guy Anatole, a clever and good-looking individual who has always been aware that his mind functions in an unusual manner beneath his polished exterior. As he completes law school, Guy encounters the Talamasca, discovering they have been monitoring him since his childhood. This encounter plunges him into a realm of covert agents and eternal beings who coexist precariously with the mortal world. To maintain this equilibrium and ensure his own survival, Guy must learn to accept the sinister and treacherous aspects of his unique identity. Alongside Denton, the cast includes Celine Buckens as Doris, an ancient soul dwelling among witches on a houseboat; Jason Schwartzman as Burton, a vampire living secluded in an Upper West Side penthouse; Elixabeth McGovern as Helen, the leader of the New York Motherhouse; William Fitchtner as Jasper, the head of the London Motherhouse; and Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Olive.

Could There Be More Crossovers?

In the wake of AMC confirming Bogosian’s role as Daniel in “Talamasca,” and thus ensuring a connection between “Interview With the Vampire” and the upcoming series, it appears plausible that further crossover appearances could be on the horizon as the story unfolds. Since the Talamasca plays a significant part in both Anne Rice’s vampire and witch narratives, and we’ve already witnessed Talamasca agents prominently featured in both “Interview With the Vampire” and “Mayfair Witches,” it seems only fitting that the Immortal Universe will continue to expand from this point on.

Talamasca: The Secret Order debuts Sunday, October 26th at 9 p.m. ET on AMC.

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2025-07-27 03:10