Shared universe franchises have become so commonplace in Hollywood that the format has made its way to television, but there’s one horror movie that I feel doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Not only properties such as Marvel and Star Wars has successfully bridged the worlds of film and television like never before, but as a franchise Boys and Star Trek proving that even TV properties can become massive multi-story hits. For better or worse, the concept of a shared universe has persisted into the 2020s.
However, the horror genre struggled to find similar success until AMC’s universe of a literary icon arrived in 2022.
What is the Immortal Universe?
The world of the horror icon has been resurrected
After a long wait of 14 years for the theatrical rights to be returned to her, the famous author Anne Rice and her son Christopher Rice began to buy the theatrical rights of their literary works to various studios and production companies in the hope of making a television series. AMC Studios will acquire the rights to adapt the author’s works in 2020, with both the writer and his son Rice serving as producers until his death in 2021.
Despite his passing, Rice was involved as a non-writing executive producer on the soon-to-be-titled film. Immortal of the universe debut show, Interview with the vampire. And in 2022, viewers plunged into the life of a vampire’s tale of love, loss and the search for truth.
Interview with Vampire/The Vampire Lestat
Continuation of the famous interview
Showrunner Rollin Jones, under the direction of AMC Interview with the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) talks to reporter Daniel Malloy (Eric Bogosian) about his longevity during the 2021 pandemic. Along the way, Louis recounts the freedoms and challenges of vampirism, his chaotic relationships with his companions Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and Armand (Assad Zaman), his adopted daughter Claudia (Bailey Bass and Delainey Hayles), and his travels through New Orleans and Europe in the early 20th century. Along the way, Louis encounters a web of lies and half-truths in which his life is entangled.
Interview with the vampire was noted as a well-crafted update to Rice’s work, adding new layers to his characters thanks to both the writing and the cast’s performances. Seasons 1 and 2 captured Rice’s first novel The Vampire Chroniclessaw season 3 of the show renamed as Vampire Lestat, begins adaptation of the second and third novels of the series.
Mayfair Witches
A new spell is introduced in the franchise
Follows Interview with the vampire2023 saw release Mayfair WitchesAdaptation of AMC Lives of the Mayfair Witches. Alexandra Daddario’s Dr. Rowan Fielding learns that he came from a coven of witches and brought him back to New Orleans. Tasked with the mystical duties of his family, Rowan is forced to reckon with an ancient force that pursues his blood.
as Interview with Vampire, Witches of Mayfair is one of the ongoing titles Immortal UniverseThe 3rd season will go into production in 2025. However, it proved to be a more controversial title, receiving mixed reviews online. For me personally Mayfair Witches it lacked a strong and coherent narrative Interview with the vampire the franchise feels less focused than the release series.
Talamaska: The Secret Order
The secret command is forced out of the shadows
In 2025 Immortal Universe He became the center of attention with groups watching monsters and mystics Talamaska: The Secret Order. In the series, young recruit Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton) is hired to uncover a conspiracy involving a cult of Talamaska. Along the way, Guy learns that his family may have secrets of their own that connect him to the supernatural.
for me, Talamaska: The Secret Order has a more focused and compelling narrative Mayfair Witcheshelped in part by the relationship with the ongoing narrative and consequences Interview with the vampire the next season 2. However, any potential follow-ups were prevented due to the show’s cancellation in 2026.
How is the Immortal Universe connected?
The connections between the shows are subtle
At the time of writing, there is no major connection between the three shows Immortal Universeeach series acts as independent stories with some allusions to each other. However, Talamaska-like elements played a role in both performances, along with Raglan James (Justin Kirk). Interview with the vampire and Talamaska: The Secret Orderand the release of Daniel Malloy’s novel and its cultural impact is witnessed in several shows.
What awaits the Immortal Universe?
AMC is following other stories
Right now most of the future Immortal Universe depends on fate Interview with Vampire/The Vampire Lestat. Season 3 began with a flash forward, set after both the novel that inspired it and Rice’s next novel. Queen of the Damned. The ramifications of potential future chapters will be on an earth-shattering scale, and hints and hints at the larger vampire plot have hinted at these events.
In addition, two additional series are being developed worldwide. It was announced in 2023 At night the island is set to expand events Interview with the vampire‘s corner of the world through a side story focusing on the titular resort. Along with this, AMC also confirmed it Devil Memnoch It will be adapted, confirming that Lestat and the characters surrounding him will continue to play a major role.
Vampire Lestat
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June 7, 2026
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AMC
- writers
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Jonathan Ceniceroz, Ryan Kattner, Anusree Roy, Hannah Moscovitch, Kevin Hanna, Rolyn Jones
Where to stream Immortal Universe?
The franchise is surprisingly accessible in streaming
When writing, Immortal Universe with new episodes on AMC+ Vampire Lestat streaming platform as well as airing on AMC. Interview with the vampire and Mayfair Witches Also available through Netflix and Roku services.
For horror fans, AMC has proven that it can handle long-running horror hits. his Walking Dead the universe. So it’s clear that the broadcaster is committed to helping Rice’s world succeed long-term. While the biggest shared universes focus on space adventures and superheroes Immortal Universe it’s a pleasant jolt that deserves more recognition.
