Anne Rice's Picks for Lestat

Anne Rice loves to engage with her fans. Recently, she shared these actors to be her favorites for her famous character, Lestat.

Stephen Amell ("Arrow"), Chris Hemsworth ("Thor") and Anson Mount ("Hell on Wheels").

What do you think?

Anne Rice announces a New Lestat Book, 'Prince Lestat' coming in October - WATCH

Yes! PRINCE LESTAT: THE VAMPIRE CHRONICLES goes on sale October 28, 2014 with Pre-orders begin March 16.

Anne Rice teases Lestat's Return

Anne Rice went on Facebook and asked fans if they wanted more Lestat. Let's just say her fans responded.

The Advocate has the scoop:

"If you want Lestat to come back, can you tell me why in one sentence?" Rice asked on her Facebook page. Her post received nearly 8,300 comments. The Vampire Chronicles author, and mother of out novelist Christopher Rice, followed that up with,"In one sentence, what one thing do you NOT like about Lestat?" Clearly, more people like Lestat than don't, since that post only received 3,250 comments.

I think we will be seeing him very soon.

Want Another Vampire Lestat Movie?

The vampire Lestat may be back on the movie screen soon.

Imagine Entertainment now has the rights to the Vampire Book queen Anne Rice’s The Tale of the Body Thief. In this story, Lestat switches bodies with a psychic, hoping to change his dull and boring life. However, the psychic plans on keeping Lestat's body and powers forever.

This could be fun, I just hope they do it right. Remember Queen of the Damned? That was a hot mess (R.I.P. Aaliyah)


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Interesting Quote: Anne Rice

I’m delighted to comment. First off, I cannot confirm or deny the rumor. I have not received official word as to the truth of it yet. But I can say without hesitation that I love Robert Downey Jr. and I think he would make a fabulous Vampire Lestat. He is a major actor, a powerhouse of talent and personality, and he evinces an irrepressible and seductive charm. He would bring great energy and skill to the role. I would love to see this happen.

I’ve loved Robert Downey Jr. ever since I saw him in Restoration years ago, and I thought he was magical and powerful in Iron Man. —- So I hope the rumors are true. — I’ve posted on my Facebook “fan” page saying pretty much the same thing. Some are saying he is too old to play the part. This is absolutely not true. He is quite youthful. Besides, Lestat is a man when he is made into a vampire. A twenty year old man in the 18th century is the equivalent of an older man today. Age just shouldn’t be an issue here, not with an actor of this scope and charisma. — I’m thrilled at the prospect that this rumor might be true.

Anne on Robert possibly being Lestat