AMC Releases 'Long Face' Single from 'The Vampire Lestat' Ahead of Season 3 Premiere

Fans react to new photos of Sam Reid as the titular rockstar ahead of the show's musical debut.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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AMC is promoting the upcoming third season of 'Interview With the Vampire', now titled 'The Vampire Lestat', by releasing the in-show band's single 'Long Face' on major streaming platforms on February 13. The streaming profiles also reveal new photos of Sam Reid as rockstar Lestat. The new season will follow Lestat as he forms a band, goes on tour, and creates a documentary to reclaim his narrative after being dissatisfied with his portrayal in Daniel Molloy's memoir.

Why it matters

The musical focus of the new season is a strategic move by AMC to lean into the rockstar theme and engage fans who have been eagerly awaiting the release of 'Long Face' on streaming services. This aligns with the show's narrative shift, where Lestat seeks to take control of his own story and image after being unsatisfied with how he was portrayed in the previous seasons.

The details

The full version of 'Long Face' was first debuted in a teaser released during San Diego Comic-Con 2024, but only a portion of the song was featured. Fans have been requesting the full song to be made available on streaming platforms, and AMC has now delivered on that demand. The streaming profiles for The Vampire Lestat band also feature three new photos of Sam Reid as the titular rockstar.

  • The 'Long Face' single was released on streaming services on February 13, 2026.
  • The Vampire Lestat season 3 is set to premiere in the summer of 2026.

The players

The Vampire Lestat

The in-show band formed by the titular character, Lestat, as part of his efforts to reclaim his narrative and portray himself as a rockstar.

Sam Reid

The actor portraying Lestat in the third season of 'Interview With the Vampire', now titled 'The Vampire Lestat'.

Daniel Molloy

The character who wrote a memoir about Lestat, which the latter is dissatisfied with and seeks to rewrite through a documentary.

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What they’re saying

“Lestat didn't like his perfunctory portrayal in Molloy's book. Who better to refute that portrayal than the author himself? Think of the documentary as Lestat orchestrating a 'rewrite.'”

— Rolin Jones, Series Creator (TV Insider)

What’s next

The full 'Long Face' single is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, with fans eagerly anticipating the premiere of 'The Vampire Lestat' season 3 on AMC this summer.

The takeaway

AMC's strategic release of 'Long Face' and the new character photos ahead of 'The Vampire Lestat' season 3 premiere demonstrates the network's commitment to engaging fans and building anticipation for the show's musical direction and Lestat's journey to reclaim his narrative.