The Vampire Lestat star Sam Reid reveals an intriguing behind-the-scenes story about the iconic Sausalito argument between Lestat and Louis in the show's second episode. According to Reid, this scene, which showcases the former lovers' dramatic and passionate exchange, was initially intended to be interstitial dialogue with a voiceover, never meant to be seen by the audience.
In an interview with DECIDER, Reid explained, 'The crazy thing about that scene is that it was interstitial dialogue that came to us very late. The meat of the scene, but then once you start getting into Sausalito and the driving across the bridge and all that kind of stuff, that was interstitial dialogue.'
This revelation adds a layer of intrigue to the scene, as it suggests that the actors and crew had a certain level of freedom in their performance, assuming the scene was just for background footage. However, the show's showrunner, Rolin Jones, had a different vision.
Jones 'sort of fell in love with that' and decided to keep the scene in the show, as Reid noted, 'It’s always confronting when you see that... I always feel like that was never supposed to see the light of day.'
This behind-the-scenes insight highlights the creative process and the unexpected twists that can occur during production. It also showcases the actors' ability to bring depth and emotion to their performances, even when they are not aware of the final outcome.
The Vampire Lestat Episode 2, titled 'Toledo', is now streaming on AMC+, and the Sausalito scene has become a fan favorite, adding to the show's rich and dramatic narrative.
