AMC Global Media Invites Fans Deeper Into the World of The Vampire Lestat with New Companion Series, The Vampire Lestat: After Dark

Hosted by Writer/Producer Lizzie Bassett, After Show Takes Fans Beyond Each Episode Featuring Interviews with Series Cast and Producers

Special Preview Episode Debuting Sunday, May 24 on AMC+, Ahead of The Vampire Lestat's Premiere on Sunday, June 7

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New York, NY - May 19, 2026 - AMC Global Media today announced The Vampire Lestat: After Dark, an all-new half-hour companion series expanding the world of The Vampire Lestat. Hosted by writer, producer and podcast host Lizzie Bassett (What Went Wrong), the After Show will take fans behind the scenes of each weekly episode of The Vampire Lestat, featuring interviews with series cast and producers, including Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, Delainey Hayles,Executive Producer Mark Johnson and Executive Producer and Showrunner Rolin Jones.

The Vampire Lestat: After Dark debuts with a special preview episode on Sunday, May 24 on AMC+ ahead of the full series launch on Sunday, June 7. Episodes will roll out weekly on Sundays on AMC+ and be available the next day on podcast platforms where customers can watch on Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, among others. In the preview episode, Reid, Anderson, Zaman, Hayles, Bogosian, Jones and Johnson tease the new season, offering early insights into what fans can expect alongside candid, behind-the-scenes stories from the set.

Select episodes of The Vampire Lestat: After Dark will air on AMC, including the special preview episode on Sunday, May 31, the season premiere on Sunday, June 7 and season finale on Sunday, July 19.

"We're thrilled to introduce this must-watch companion show for The Vampire Lestat, a series that has truly captivated a loyal and passionate fan base," said Ben Davis, EVP of scripted programming for AMC Global Media. "After Dark is designed to enrich the viewing experience, with a deep dive into the lore of the show and behind-the-scenes insights from the cast and producers that pull back the curtain on the stories, characters and moments that define this upcoming season."

The Vampire Lestat: After Dark is produced by School of Humans and AMC Studios. Executive producers include guests Jones, Johnson, Reid, Anderson, Hayles, as well as LC Crowley, Brandon Barr, Ben Franzen, Adam O'Byrne and series showrunner Joe Randazzo.

For more information on The Vampire Lestat: After Dark, please visit: http://press.amcnetworks.com

About AMC Global Media

AMC Global Media (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE and All Reality; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution label Independent Film Company. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe. AMC Global Media is headquartered in the United States, with international operations in Iberia, Latin America, Central Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

About School of Humans

School of Humans, Ltd. is a modern media company producing premium content nonfiction, docuseries, and scripted content developed across audio and screen. The company develops original IP in partnership with platforms including Netflix, A&E, iHeart, AMC, and Warner Bros. Discovery, and works directly with brands on story-driven content. School of Humans focuses on building repeatable formats and scalable IP that can move across platforms and reach global audiences.

About Lizzie Bassett

Lizzie Bassett is a writer, producer, and host of the movie podcast What Went Wrong, where she goes behind the scenes on the most insane film productions and discovers why every movie is a miracle. Other podcasts she's produced include Wondery's The Big Flop and the Pulitzer Prize finalist Hysterical.

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