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The theatrical rights to the Vampire Chronicles are once again in my hands, free and clear! I could not be more excited about this! --- 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. ---- 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!

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Jeffrey Scott Ebel Jr. We hope to work with the best.....Netflix, HBO, the highest quality. There are many now doing spectacular stuff... Showtime did The Borgias, which I thought was genius.
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Anne Rice
Thanks for the comments guys I wish I could respond to each individually so appreciated
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Anne Rice
Thanks again guys for all your wonderful comments here. This post reached over 2.8 million people which is well beyond the million plus following for this page. Wish I could respond to every question, every comment
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Anne Rice
Hello from New York. It's beautiful here. Again, thank you for the wonderful comments. I wish I could respond to them all. Done
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Anne Rice
Guys, there are absolutely wonderful comments here. Wish I could respond to each and everyone. Delighted that so many are sharing our news. Just delighted.
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Joanne Papadopoulos
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Anne Rice
This is just how I feel!
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Christopher Rice
Hi Everyone, we've launched a brand new Facebook page devoted to conversations about the forthcoming series. We're incredibly eager to hear your ideas, hopes and dreams for the series and your every comment on this page will not only be read, but also logged and recorded. Join us! https://www.facebook.com/officialvampirechronicles/
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Christopher's comment from the new page: ------------Greetings. Christopher Rice here. Allow me to welcome you to this brand new Facebook page where you'll have the opportunity to speak directly to my mother and me about our forthcoming TV series adaptation of Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles. As my mother wrote in a statement released earlier today, we are determined to bring you a richly gratifying adaptation of the Chronicles "faithfully presenting Lestat's story as it's told in the books." Your participation in this page will help make that possible. In fact, it's essential to our process. While my mother's personal Facebook page has long played a host to a variety of conversations, some of them extending far outside the world of her novels, this page will be focused on your hopes, expectations and dreams for The Vampire Chronicles as we bring them to television. We view every constructive communication from a fan of the Chronicles to be an invaluable part of any process that will result in a gratifying adaptation, and as such, every constructive comment posted here will not only be read, but also logged and recorded for future reference. We couldn't be more thrilled with the response this announcement has received. It's been picked up by multiple media outlets and is currently trending on Facebook. But the conversation is just beginning. Just this evening my mother hit the road, embarking on her book tour for PRINCE LESTAT AND THE REALMS OF ATLANTIS, which arrives in stores this week. Hopefully some of you will have the chance to meet us at our various appearances over the next few weeks. In the meantime, I'll be presenting you with various questions and conservation topics to help us start the conversation. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to many wonderful conversations to come.
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Bret Babineau
If you need an extra vampire for auditions
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Bina Cheruvathoor
I loved Maharet and Jesse. Will they be in it?
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Anne Rice
They will ALL be in it. No need to leave anyone out.
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Raphaella Brotschi
Omg Anne, thank you, thank you, thank you!! We love you!❤️ ❤️
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Anne Rice
I love you, too. Very much.
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D'Andra Vh
Love the idea of a Lestat series and sincerely hope that it remains true to the book. If my two cents are worth anything, you will have to go the route of premium cable tv. Would regular cable be brave enough to authentically handle the material, or, as I fear, water it down so that it's more palatable for a broader audience?
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Anne Rice
We want the outlet that will give us the highest production values.
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Cathleen Beach Grant
And the witching hour?! How about something like Starz did with Outlander? Delish!
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Anne Rice
We have a lot of interest in the WH.
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Rania Ioannou
I couldn't have heard better news. The Vampire Chronicles are so rich that only a TV series can make them justice. And to hear that you Anne and Christopher will be directly involved in this, it makes me jump off my chair!!! Thank you for sharing with us! The best news I've heard for quite a long time.
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Tammi Morris
Hey Anne, I read/heard and interview several years ago that you became a Christ follower? Is that true? If so, can you tell me how you reconcile producing evil/witchcraft/etc based books and theatre with that faith. Not judging or baiting just curious. Thanks for your response.
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Anne Rice
All the books have a strong moral compass, a common thread.
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Adrian Austin
Wonderful news, Anne! I've always thought that The Vampire Chronicles could be a sweeping epic on television with the right people at the helm! With production values on television and streaming services as high as anything on the big screen, we could see a historically accurate, faithful adaptation hitting our screens! Nothing would make me happier! Congratulations to you and Christopher!
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