or from her faithful and loving husband Michael. In Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis, Lestat (now the leader of the vampire tribe) reunites with Louis, who left Armand and his home at Trinity Gate. Lestat requests Louis return with him to the chateau in France as his companion and confidante; Louis agrees and becomes consort to Lestat, taking an active role in solving the dilemma the tribe face in that novel. Appearances in other media Films Lestat appears as a major character in both motion picture adaptations of The Vampire Chronicles novels. In Neil Jordan's 1994 film adaptation of Interview with the Vampire, he is portrayed by Tom Cruise. In the 2002 film adaptation of Queen of the Damned, he is portrayed by Stuart Townsend. Theatre On stage, Lestat was portrayed by Hugh Panaro in the short-lived Broadway show Lestat: The Musical composed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, with Drew Sarich - who was playing Armand - as the understudy. Television In the 2022 television series adaptation of Interview with the Vampire'' on AMC, he is portrayed by Sam Reid. In popular culture Lestat became the name and focus of a gothic rock band in Cleveland, Ohio, signed by Jevan Records who split up in 1999. References External links Official website of Anne Rice Characters in The Vampire Chronicles Fictional bisexual males Literary characters introduced in 1976 Fictional characters who can move at superhuman speeds Fictional characters with accelerated healing Fictional characters with superhuman strength Fictional French people Fictional French people in literature Fictional hermits Fictional rock musicians Fictional vampires Fictional writers Male horror film characters Fictional LGBT characters in film Fictional LGBT characters in literature