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🩸 W A T C H I N G 🩸

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source: IWTVWriters on X/Bluesky

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Andrew and the other Thèâtre des vampires are so funny in their bts photos XD. I also love Yung lurking in the back of Andrew and Jennie’s selfie lmao. 🧛🏽‍♀️🧛🏽‍♂️🎃

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source: Genevieve Dunne

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Diving into the #InterviewWithAVampire archives, season 2 gallery with characters Armand (Assad Zaman), Madeleine (Roxane Duran), Celeste (Suzanne Andrade) and Estelle (Esme Appleton)

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Baaaam! Wrong… it's just Esme Appleton's character! Thanks to @shinka!

Could this be Madeleine already turned into a vampire?

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assad zaman & the coven members - genevieve dunne (eglee), esme appleton (estelle), suzanne andrade (celeste), ben bradshaw (hans luchenbaum), and yung nguyen (tuan pham) | episode 2.04 behind the scenes (x)

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We bid a very fond adieu to INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE and the coven Théâtre des Vampires.

Take a bow, luvvies!

Especially Esme Appleton and Suzanne Andrade (who play Estelle and Celeste, respectively) the duo who are co-artistic directors of theatre 1927 which was responsible for the expressionism style of the plays and its projections.

Fans can at least rest easy knowing that there will be a third series.

Until then they and swoon over, swear over, sneer at or salute series two's finale.

SPOILER FILLED THOUGHTS

THE GOOD

-Pretty much everything: Louis avenging Claudia (and Madeleine though IIRC her name wasn't even uttered this episode).

The bad thing about a fantastic villain is losing them and Santiago you had to die.

You did what with Claudia's ashes???

But Ben Daniels, how do I love thee.

-Armand and how he fumbled a bad b*tch part 2. My maître made mistakes, yes. But I'm going to pull a page out of Claudia's playbook of how she asked the coven if she could cry and say she's sorry too. Can't Armand cry like Lestat and be forgiven? What do you mean what he did was unforgiveable?

It's terrible that Claudia was used as a pawn in Louis, Lestat and Armand's relationships. Louis needed her for salvation, Lestat had to turn her for the man she loved then resented her for the space she took in their relationship and then Armand, whether he was adhering to the Great Laws or not, went along with her murder IMO because he was fed up with Louis performing an affectation of love while Armand's neck was on the line.

Louis knew how to use Armand's vulnerabilities to keep him compliant and would turn cold when Armand wouldn't do what was being asked of him. Whether Santiago and the coven were gunning for Armand or not because of him letting the de Pointe du Lac de Lioncourts slide, Armand was ready to kill them because he hated that he was used and willingly let himself be used out of a need for love.

He was so angry that he workshopped his hurt with the coven. I absolutely loved that he gave Sam a note about how the script didn't go deep enough into Louis' hoarding. Armand sat there listening to Louis talk about his Grey Gardens years like,

Armand was fine with killing them in this protracted show trial, but had Louis burned, it would be a relatively quick death. I think when Armand heard Louis' screaming and knew he was approaching death, he had a change of heart and freed him.

And LOUIS STILL WOULDN'T LEAVE TOWN WHEN ASKED!

These three led their relationships as poorly as their joint hand hearts.

-That leads to the reveal that Lestat made the choice to save Louis over Claudia and Madeleine. Which I don't think was even much of a choice to him. Yes, he would rather not Claudia die, but he figured it was fait accompli because he knew these vampires (as he warned Claudia in S1) and knew their ruthlessness. But there was no way he was going to let Louis die.

He brags about having Akasha blood in him, but he's still bleeding from the ear when using that mind control power. You still need to level up after Akasha?? A booster from a more powerful vamp?

Claudia's death hurt him much more than he thought it would. He probably figured there would be feelings - she is his fledgling - but the horror and the finality of it devastated him. His daughter (and how great was it that Louis kept pushing that fact. She was their daughter.)

Which leads hovel Lestat.

Candlelit, ramshackled dwelling, with a wooden "piano", but practising with an iPad?

Lestat, if you don't get on Amazon and order one of these!

Lestat, know who you should bring on your tour? The grandson of Tom Anderson, Sidney.

The Louis and Lestat reunion was beautiful and perfect in every way. But then again, I love when characters have a powerful moment while chaos is around them.

And Louis chose himself! He didn't need to get back with Lestat, they both just really needed closure and forgiveness. The rest can come later.

And even though we will likely never know what Louis says to Lestat, I think he says "I love you" at the end because that would be the last bit of healing Louis needs because kept himself from saying those words to Lestat their entire relationship.

THE BAD

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THE REST

-Sam isn't author Samuel Beckett, but Sam the Talamasca informant and helmet wearing DJ, possibly Deadmau5?

-At first I wondered why Louis' -whose family had a legacy in New Orleans- name would be lost to history, yet Lestat's alias is known. That Tom's and the Alderman's rep was still known, Louis' would as well and not just call him a Creole businessman. Then I wondered if it was because Grace "buried" Louis but her getting that crypt was symbolic. Even if their deed and other paperwork was under Lestat's aliases, the town knew who they were by name and I would think their names would be bandied about as much as Tom's as Louis and his "child bride" and Lestat went missing the same night as Tom, et al. But then I told myself I'm not Neil DeGrasse Tyson so I'm going to just enjoy and not logic police.

-In post-episode featurette Rollin says Daniel's vampire reveal happens when Daniel take off his sunglasses, meanwhile he's flashing almond shape nails throughout his interview. We know this man has been turned immediately.

-The limo driver talking about his wife wanting to see New Edition at Essence Fest - N.E actually did play Essence Fest in 2022 so hat tip to the writers for putting that in.

-Louis returning home albeit briefly. I love that this episode addresses his family. This is completion. He has put down everything he was carrying and is ready to move into his new life. This was what he wanted to do when he and Claudia first left, but he couldn't move on because of "killing" Lestat. He's exorcised his ghosts.

-A Reddit user pointed out that the name above the crypt Louis uses to store his fresh kills is "Mapothier" and posits if it is a nod to Tom Cruise as his real surname is "Mapother".

-Louis is still an AmEx holder, but now a black card haver.

-Louis was the knight and now he owns it.

Talk your sh*t, LDPDL!

-Not from the episode, but I love how Jacob does the excited smack and it doesn't jar Sam at all.

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Esme Appleton by Wolf Marloh

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Alt Dates & Times 1/9-1/

West End

1/11: Danielle!Howard

1/12m: Rachel!Seymour, Danielle!Howard

1/12e: Rachel!Aragon, Danielle!Howard

1/13: Rachel!Aragon, Danielle!Howard

1/14m: Rachel!Aragon, Danielle!Howard

1/14e: Rachel!Aragon, Danielle!Howard

1/15m: Rachel!Aragon, Esme!Boleyn, Danielle!Howard, Leah!Parr

1/15e: Esme!Aragon, Rachel!Cleves, Danielle!Howard

Broadway

1/9: Kristina!Aragon

1/13: Kristina!Parr

1/14m: Holli!Cleves, Ayla!Parr

1/14e: Holli!Cleves, Ayla!Parr

1/15m: Kristina!Parr

1/15e: Kristina!Parr

Aragon Tour

1/12: Cassie!Howard

Austraila

1/10: Karis!Howard

1/11e: Madeline!Aragon, Karis!Howard

1/14m: Shannen!Boleyn

1/14e: Karis!Parr

The UK Tour will resume performances on January 17, in Plymouth. The US Boleyn Tour will resume performances on January 17, in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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Torrid Times on Charleston Streets and Spoleto Stages

Torrid Times on Charleston Streets and Spoleto Stages

Reviews: Spoleto Festival USA By Perry Tannenbaum

What’s hot at Spoleto Festival USA this year? By far the hottest is the Charleston weather, stringing together multiple record-breaking 100℉ days, absolutely unprecedented for the month of May. Upstaged by the heat, the next hottest trend is theatre.

Hard to say why, but at this year’s Spoleto, the trend is toward more theatre presentations and…

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i was so nervous for the moment one of us would leave and head back to “real life”. Sam was the first to do so, heading back down to Milwaukee on a snowy afternoon. 

the rest of us flocked into the yard, letting Esme explore. a line of geese flew one by one across the sky as the snow started falling harder. god, damn it has been such a rollercoaster these past 24 hours. she again, is everywhere and yet i feel so alone. 

the flowers helped. it was like living in a green house. Carson and I drove up to Appleton to donate some to Harbor House, an agency that provides the same support my work does down in Milwaukee, to people who have experienced violence in their home. 

we met up with some aunts and cousins at my grandma’s grave to leave a wreath there for her and my uncle. 

it’s the only thing you can really do, just keep passing her light around. may i be up for that honor. 

we all stay up late, knowing the next day we too will have to leave Mike and head back home. whatever the fuck home is anymore. 

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Hope y’all enjoy your Halloween! Here is a video that Andrew Van Wilpe reposted from Christopher Geary on most of the cast last year partying at a bar! I love how Jennie, Delainey, Esme, KP, and Jake are having fun dancing lmao.

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Super Short reviews: Spring / Summer TV part one:

The Order (Neflix) – YA catnip. Smart ass dude from the wrong side of the tracks makes good at a new school as the outsider with a heart of gold.  Plus magic, and secret societies, and werwolves.  Oh my!

Blood and Treasure (CBS) – great summer fun.  A little adventure, a little geography, a little history, and a little art / archeology.   Not your typical boring CBS fare.  Nice surprise.

Dead To Me (Netflix) – Linda Cardellini is so great.  I heart her.  She should have an Emmy nod.  Christina Applegate is pretty dope too. You’ve all watched it already, but I haven’t finished it yet, so no spoilers please!

Made in Heaven (Amazon) – India.  If you love Indian weddings and family drama this is the show for you! Love the colours. Great production value and performances, and yes, plenty of Bollywood references and dancing.

American Princess (Lifetime) – Oh WOW this is bad.  I mean, you have certain expectations for a Lifetime program... and this doesn’t even meet its own low standards. A spoiled society princess cancels her own wedding and hides out at... a Rennaissance faire?   Yeah that’s really what it’s about.

Green Door (Netflix) – China.   I gave up trying to figure out what this was GOING to be about at the 40 minute mark.  I suppose the pacing was meant to be suspenseful?? The Netflix trailer says it will be a psychiatrist treating ghosts. I think.  I don’t know.  You got me.

Nos4A2 (AMC) –  Ashleigh Cummings is so REFRESHING as a bad ass but believable ingenue.  This is one of my picks for best summer show.  Dramatic tone and detailed location like you’d expect from an AMC show, with a spoonful of Stephen King thrown in for good measure.   You’ve never seen a Vampire like this before!

Shrill (Hulu) – What a great chance for Aidy Bryant to take the lead and shine!!  Unfortuntately youre gonna have to wait until after episode two (I guess) for her to be more than just another plus sized woman who allows herself to get treated like crap.  My cousin said, “Oh It gets way better for her.”  So maybe I will watch more.   Shows are apparently made to be binge watched these days,  based on the first two episodes, I would have given up.  Aidy Bryant obviously should do what she wants to do... but I would LOVE to see her cast in a role of a strong confidant woman right out of the gate.  

Traitors (Netflix) – oooooooooo Michael Stuhlbarg is sooooooo good!  Is he a passioante genius on a mission?  Or a mad men left empty without a war to fight.  Brandon P. Bell and Emma Appleton are new to me but I was thrilled to see Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful) again until i fact checked myself and learned that it is LUKE Treadaway.  Thats right, they’re twins and now you’re wondering which one has been in which show (Fortitude or Mr.Mercedes?)

All That (Nickolodean) – remount of the 90s kids sketch comedy show. tThe original had Keenan Thompson!!)  Ages 13 and under.

The Act (Hulu) – The best Lifetime movie you never watched.  Or maybe you did -- (the one with Marcia Gay Harden.)  This one stars Patricia Arquette and Joey King and its 8 episodes and its so good and so crazy and seriously based on a true story and I binged watched it over 2 nights.  

Quicksand (Neflix) – Sweden.  I’m strangely mesmerised by this tale of young love (?) gone way way WAAAAAAAAAY astray.   You know what happens... but the mystery is WHY and HOW and WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE.  And you want to find out.  

Grand Hotel (ABC) – Lincoln Younes is the hot star of the summer in this juicy Latina adaptation (sort of) from the original Spanish show.  (There was also a Mexican adaptation.)  The tone here is quite different thankfully -- allowing Miami to shine in all it’s sinful summer time glory, and Lincoln Younes to go running shirtless.  On a more serious note, Demian Bichir and Roselyn Sanchez shine a spotlight on the strength and talent that Latina actors have to give when the roles are there.  Which is why i have to point out how strange the casting of Denyse Tontz is.  Is she supposed to look Latina?  (Miami Latina?)  Hmm.  

Hanna (Amazon) – Didn’t I see this as a movie already?   Didn’t Joel Kinnaman and Mireilles Enos already do a tv show together?  Anyways, nice to see Miranda Otto, and Esme Creed-Mills is great as Hanna.  

NOT REVIEWED (Early Spring):

Northern Rescue (Netflix) – Canada. Manly Men.  

Unauthorsied Living (Netflix) – Spain.  Super rich criminal family.  

Immortals (Netflix) – Turkey. Vampires.  

Tijuana (Netflix) – Mexico.  Murder Mystery / Politics.

Black Summer (Netflix) – Zombie Apocalyse.

Crime Diaries: Night Out (Netflix) – Colombia.  Murder Mystery.

My First Love (Netflix) –  Korea. College-age Romance.

Yankee (Netflix) – Mexico.  Undecover Cop / Drug Lords.

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„Petruschka/L’Enfant et les Sortilèges“ in Düsseldorf

„Petruschka/L’Enfant et les Sortilèges“ in Düsseldorf

Nach ihrem Sensationserfolg mit Mozarts „Zauberflöte“, die seit der Spielzeit 2013/14 schon über 80 Mal an der Deutschen Oper am Rhein zu sehen war, präsentiert die britische Theatergruppe „1927“ ihre zweite Opernproduktion. Mit „Petruschka“ von Igor Strawinsky und „L’Enfant et les Sortilèges“ von Maurice Ravel haben die Bilderzauberer Suzanne Andrade, Esme Appleton und Paul Barritt zwei Werke…

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I made this huuuuge post about all the actors we know so far that will be in the second season. Of course, I must have forgotten some, so if anyone wants to add names, feel free!

-> Bally Gill as Rashid - born 28/07/1992

-> Jan Hofman - born 14/08/1986

-> Matej Metodej Strunc - born 12/05/1996

-> Jake Cecil as Gustave

-> Khetphet "Kp" Phagnasay - born 01/02/1973

-> Andrew Van Wilpe - 1993

-> Jennie May Dunne

-> Not sure: Suzanne Andrade, and Esme Appleton

There are actors that were tagged in the teaser that Andrew and Roxane posted on ig or Delainey is following, but I didn't recognize them in the teaser so I'll just put the names and pictures here.

Yana Shevchenko and Arthur MacBain

Joseph Potter (as Nicolas de Lenfent but no confirmation) and Jan Janca

Christopher Geary, Sinead Phelps as Annika Rooman and Gleb Kuchuk.

These are the ones we found recently but don't forget the others that were discovered earlier this year.

source: here | here | here | here and I made a compilation here

Nikita Petrosian as Levan | Petras Šimonis as Sasha(?)

Filip Finkelstejn as Maxim | Diana Giubernea as Sofia

Elander Moore as Malik | Blake Ritson as Morgan Ward

Raul Olteanu as Andrei without any information or photos.

Fun facts: -> Luke Brandon Field and Elander Moore were already following Bally Gill before we even found out about him. -> Petras has been following Filip since the time he emerged as part of the cast and is now following Andrew.

There are those questions, some actors may be part of the cast in episode one with Morgan (Blake Ritson). They could be military or someone who will cross Louis and Claudia's path before they get to Paris (or military in Paris) or they could be more vampires from Paris, or they could be someone from Dubai. Or I don't know, because I'm so anxious.