Interview With The Vampire cast: Meet the cast of new the BBC drama including one Doctor Who star AND a Game of Thrones actor
Anne Price's bestselling novel Interview With The Vampire has been made into a BBC drama - but who are the star-studded cast behind the magic?
While the Gothic romance was originally broadcast to an American audience, British fans can now tune in through BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Another interesting element is seeing how race and sexuality plays out in 1900s Louisiana - where the show is set.
So who are the cast in the dark vampire series, which sees vampire protaganist Louis de Pointe du Lac's queer romance unfold with Lestat de Lioncourt?
American import: While the gothic romance was originally broadcast to an American audience, British fans can now tune in through BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac
Being a gay, black man in 20th century New Orleans was difficult, but things are made easier wealthy Lestat invites Louis to join him as his vampire companion.
Jacob, who plays Louis is best known for his work across several classic British shows, appearing alongside Emilia Clarke when he portrayed Grey Worm in the award-winning fantasy drama Game of Thrones.
But the Bristol-born star has also appeared in Doctor Who as Vinder in series 13 - which saw Jodie Whittaker reprise her role as doctor.
He has also appeared in ITV mystery drama Broadchurch as Dean Thomas, and had minor roles in Outnumbered and medical dramas Casualty and Doctors.
Game of Thrones past: Jacob is best known for his work across several classic British shows, appearing alongside Emilia Clarke when he portrayed Grey Worm in the award-winning fantasy drama Game of Thrones
Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt
Lestat is a wealthy French vampire who arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana and quickly sweeps Louis off his feet - in turn morphing him into a vampire.
Sam, who plays Lestat, is actually Australian but has had roles in prolific British dramas before, such as ITV's Agatha Christie's Marple and police drama Whitechapel.
But the Aussie is best known for his roles back home - he played Ray in Australian miniseries The Hunting.
He also portrayed journalist Dale Jennings in drama The Newsreader.
Aussie in England: Sam is best known for his roles back home - he played Ray in Australian miniseries The Hunting
Bailey Bass as Claudia
Claudia - a young teenage girl is turned into a vampire by Lestat, in order to save her life. As a result, she becomes pally with Lestat and Louis.
Portrayed by Bailey Bass, the American actress is from the deep south of the United States herself, making her a perfect fit for the role.
Bailey had humble beginnings, with her acting career first taking off when she landed a My Little Pony commercial at the age of 5.
But since then, the 20-year-old has starred in the recent Avatar films as Tsireya, or 'Reya' - a young Na'vi girl who is a free diver from the Metkayina Clan in James Cameron's innovative franchise.
She has also starred in American crime drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Breyona Taylor.
Avatar: Bailey plays Tsireya, or 'Reya' - a young Na'vi girl who is a free diver from the Metkayina Clan in the huge franchise
Eric Bogosian as Daniel Molloy
Daniel, played by Eric Bogosian is a journalist, but his job has gotten him in trouble in the past - particularly when he interviewed Louis.
Hailing from the east coast of the United States, it makes sense that we've seen Eric in numerous American shows.
These include, but aren't limited to, his roles in Succession - where he played Gil Eavis, as well as appearances in Scrubs and LAw & Order.
But his accolades aren't limited to television - he also has credits in 2003 action-comedy film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle - where he played Alan Caulfield.
Dangerous job: Daniel is a journalist, but his job has gotten him in trouble in the past - particularly when he interviewed Louis
Assad Zaman as Rashid
Rashid, a vampire older than 500 is Louis' current lover, who manages to save journalist Daniel's life.
Assad is a Geordie actor who trained at the Manchester School of Theatre, where he gained a BA in acting.
Since then, his credits include those on stage and in television - and he is no stranger to darker series, having starred as Stathnam in BBC's Apple Tree Yard.
Assad has also dabbled with ITV - where he played Lee Nadella in an episode of crime drama Vera.
Northerner: Assad Zaman plays Rashid (pictured right) in the vampire drama, where he saves journalist Daniel (pictured left)
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