‘The Vampire Lestat:’ Star Sam Reid, Creator On Staging Their Favorite Song of the Season and Then Getting the ‘F— Out of the Way’

AMC+'s "The Vampire Lestat" featured a pivotal musical performance in its third episode, titled "Toronto," which is now streaming. The episode centers on Lestat de Lioncourt, an aspiring rock star, as he navigates his burgeoning career. The creative team behind the show, including star Sam Reid, focused on staging Lestat's favorite song of the season to maximize its impact. Reid and the show's creators aimed to deliver a powerful musical moment and then allow the narrative to progress without lingering on the performance itself. This approach underscores the character's journey and the broader storytelling goals of the series, which is a continuation of "Interview With the Vampire."