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AMC Networks Previews ‘Vampire Lestat’ Series Premiering in June

AMC Networks Feb. 26 unveiled a sneak peek from “The Vampire Lestat,” the next installment in the “Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe” franchise that premieres in June on AMC and AMC+.

The series picks up after the two seasons of the “Interview With the Vampire” series based on the first book of Rice’s “Vampire Chronicles” novel series.

In the new rock and roll centric season, Lestat goes on an electric multi-city tour while being haunted by “muses” from his wild and rebellious past. As his band’s popularity and star power rises, so does Lestat’s influence over vampires and humans alike, leaving others to contend with Lestat’s power in the face of the Great Conversion, an unnatural surge in the vampire population.

AMC’s preview scene, called “The Book,” features stars Sam Reid (Lestat) and Jacob Anderson (Louis) reacting to the release of the book Interview With the Vampire by Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).

The cast also includes Assad Zaman, Bogosian, Delainey Hayles and Jennifer Ehle.  Executive producers are showrunner Rolin Jones, Mark Johnson, Hannah Moscovitch, Christopher Rice and the late Anne Rice.

The teaser scene follows the release of “Long Face,” Lestat’s first official rock single by series composer Daniel Hart, performed by Reid. A lineup of new tracks is set to roll out in the coming months through the Vampire Lestat artist profile pages at major digital music services, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

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AMC Networks Unveils Trailer for Documentary Series ‘True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here’ Season 3

AMC Networks has released the official trailer and new images for the third season of the documentary series “True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here,” which starts streaming Feb. 19 on AMC+, All Reality and SundanceTV.

The true crime series is hosted by Hilarie Burton-Morgan (“One Tree Hill,” “The Walking Dead”).

Season three, which consists of six episodes led by advocate and actress Burton-Morgan, examines the challenges and complexities of small-town justice and spotlights cases in Pennsylvania, Texas, Indiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky.

Through conversations with the family members of those involved with the cases, as well as community members, local journalists and legal experts, the series reveals systemic flaws within the criminal justice system and encourages viewers to lend their voices to those who have been silenced.

Produced by Bungalow Media + Entertainment, “True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here” is a SundanceTV Original Series, is executive produced by Burton-Morgan, Robert Friedman, Dan Flaherty, who also serves as director, Mike Powers, Liz Yale Marsh, Liz DeCesare and Meg Mortimer.

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“True Crime: It Couldn’t Happen Here” (AMC Networks photo)

 

We TV Offers Sneak Peek of New Season of ‘Love During Lockup’ Premiering Jan. 16

The new season of “Love During Lockup” premieres Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. on We TV and for streaming the same day on All Reality and next day on AMC+. The network Jan. 14 released a sneak peek clip of the premiere.

In “All Aboard the Hot Mess Express,”  Emily tries to balance her courtesan career and her inmate boyfriend. Damond is torn between his love for Goddess, and his baby mother. Kayleigh struggles to support her incarcerated husband financially. Monique seeks love behind bars again.

A spinoff of “Love After Lockup,” “Love During Lockup” follows six relationships while one of the partners is incarcerated. From romantic letters, to steamy phone calls, to suspicious financial requests, family haters, and heartbreaking battles to bring them home, the series explores how love survives when the couples are separated by the prison system.

“Love During Lockup” is produced by Sharp Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. Executive Producers are Matt Sharp, Dan Adler, Sophie Mallam and Alan Madison.

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AMC Releases Teaser, First Look Images for Season 4 of ‘Dark Winds’ Thriller Series

AMC and AMC+ have released a new teaser and first look images for season 4 of the noir thriller “Dark Winds,” starring executive producer Zahn McClarnon (Westworld, Fargo). Consisting of eight hour-long episodes, the new season will premiere Feb. 15, with new episodes dropping weekly on Sundays.

Boasting a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for its first three seasons, “Dark Winds” stars McClarnon as Lt. Joe Leaphorn alongside Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito, and Deanna Allison as Emma Leaphorn. Viewers can catch-up on the first three seasons of “Dark Winds” on AMC+ and via The AMC Collection on Netflix.

The series’ fourth season focuses on the search for a missing Navajo girl, which takes Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito from the safety of Navajo Nation to the gritty terrain of 1970s Los Angeles in a race against the clock to save her from an obsessive killer with ties to organized crime.

As previously announced, season four features a prominent roster of new cast members including Franka Potente as Irene Vaggan; Isabel DeRoy-Olson as Billie Tsosie, a decisive and resourceful Navajo teenager who wants nothing more than the freedom to connect with her people outside of her boarding school but quickly finds herself in over her head with only her cunning and resilience keeping her alive; Chaske Spencer as Sonny, a recruiter for a Los Angeles crime ring who through his charm and menace lure young Native American men recently relocated to the city from their reservations into a life of crime; Luke Barnett as FBI Special Agent Toby Shaw, who arrives searching for answers to a mystery involving one of his friends; and Titus Welliver as Dominic McNair, a ruthless crime boss who imports and exports drugs and stolen luxury goods into and out of Los Angeles. Season 4 also sees the return of A. Martinez as Scarborough Police Department Acting Chief Gordo Sena.

Based on the Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman, “Dark Winds” was created by Graham Roland. John Wirth serves as showrunner.

“Dark Winds” season 4 (AMC/AMC+ photo)

AMC+ Releases New Trailer, Key Art for Season 3 of ‘Gangs of London’

AMC+ and Sky Dec. 17 released a new trailer and key art for the third season of ”Gangs of London.”

The eight-episode season, which begins streaming Jan. 15, 2026, on AMC+, will see Sope Dirisu and Joe Cole reprise their starring roles as Elliot Carter and Sean Wallace, and will pick up from the cliffhanger ending of season two.

In season three of  “Gangs of London,” ex-undercover cop turned gangster Carter is now operating as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but their business is thrown into chaos when their shipment of cocaine is spiked, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians all over London. The ensuing chaos attracts attention from the authorities, putting the gangs of London under pressure like never before. This was a targeted attack and it’s only the beginning, but the question is — who did it and why?

Other cast members reprising their roles this season include Michelle Fairley as Marian Wallace, Lucian Msamati as Ed Dumani, and Brian Vernel as Billy Wallace. Pippa Bennett-Warner returns as Shannon Dumani, Narges Rashidi returns as Lale, with Asif Raza Mir, Orli Shuka, Eri Shuka, Jahz Armando and Fady El-Sayad all returning to the action thriller. New players include Andrew Koji, Richard Dormer and T’Nia Miller.

The BAFTA-award winning and Emmy-nominated series was created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery. “Gangs of London” is a VICE Studios production for Sky Studios and AMC+.

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New AMC Networks Deal With TNA Wrestling Includes Streaming on AMC+

AMC Networks and TNA Wrestling on Dec. 2 announced a multiyear agreement to bring TNA’s flagship weekly television show, “Thursday Night iMPACT!,” to AMC — and the company’s flagship streamer, AMC+.

The TNA-AMC partnership kicks off live from the Curtis Culwell Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on Jan. 15, 2026.

“Thursday Night iMPACT!”will air as a two-hour block every Thursday on AMC and AMC+.

“We are super excited to bring the in-ring excitement, energy and drama of TNA Wrestling to AMC,” said TNA Wrestling president Carlos Silva. “TNA Wrestling heads into 2026 the hottest it has ever been — with intense rivalries and a fan base that loves the TNA stars. We cannot wait to expand the TNA audience with our new partner, AMC Networks, which has such a long and storied history of serving passionate and engaged fans across so many shows and franchises, through this new media rights deal.”

“TNA’s impressive growth and success is driven by the stories, characters and non-stop action fans love,” said Dan McDermott, chief content officer of AMC Networks and president of AMC Studios. “We put fans at the center of everything we do, and TNA has built its brand and its programming around that same dedication and focus. What a great opportunity to come together and make ‘Thursday Night iMPACT!’ a dynamic and entertaining weekly event on AMC and AMC+ starting next month.” 

Founded in 2002, TNA Wrestling is a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment. TNA Wrestling has been the pro wrestling home for such industry legends as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Sting, AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley, Kevin Nash and Mickie James, among others. The 2025-26 TNA roster features Jeff and Matt Hardy, Nic and Ryan Nemeth, TNA World Champion Frankie Kazarian, Mike Santana, Steve Maclin, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Santino Marella, Mustafa Ali, Moose, Elijah, Eric Young, Tessa Blanchard, Ash By Elegance and others.

AMC Drops ‘Sneak-Peak’ Clip from Episode 5 of ‘Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order’

AMC and AMC+ on Nov. 13 unveiled a sneak-peek clip from the upcoming penultimate episode of “Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order,” the newest addition to “Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe.”

Episode five, “The Puzzle Palace,” premieres Nov. 16, with the season finale coming on Nov. 23.

The six-episode first season of “Anne Rice’s Talamasca” focuses on a secretive society called the Talamasca, comprised of the men and women responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe.

In episode five, Jasper and Guy come head-to-head at the London Mother House. Helen’s motives are questioned. Guy and Doris become closer. Loren and Ridge are on the verge of discovering an important revelation.

Headlined by Nicholas Denton, the series stars Elizabeth McGovern, William Fichtner, Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Celine Buckens, with Jason Schwartzman set to guest star and Eric Bogosian and Justin Kirk reprising their roles from “Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire” as crossover characters in the new series.

Denton stars as Guy Anatole. About to graduate law school, he is approached by a representative of the Talamasca, a secretive agency that monitors and protects us from the supernatural world. When Guy learns that the Talamasca has been tracking him since his childhood, he falls headlong into a world of secret agents and immortal beings who, up to now, have maintained a fragile balance with the mortal world. McGovern portrays Helen, a seasoned veteran of the Talamasca, and the leader of its New York Motherhouse; Fichtner plays Jasper, a mysterious American who has quietly assumed control and influence over the Talamasca’s London Motherhouse; Richardson-Sellers plays Olive, a beguiling and ambitious agent of the Talamasca; Buckens stars as Doris, strong-willed and with an old soul, she lives with a coven of witches on a houseboat; while Schwartzman portrays Burton, a charming, rakish vampire, leading a cloistered life in a luxurious Upper West Side penthouse, Bogosian plays Daniel Molloy, and Kirk is Talamasca agent Raglan James.

“Anne Rice’s Talamasca” is executive produced by Oscar-nominated John Lee Hancock and Mark Lafferty, who also serve as co-showrunners; award-winning producer Mark Johnson, who oversees Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe; and Tom Williams, along with Christopher Rice and the late Anne Rice. Hancock also directs.

“Anne Rice’s Talamasca”

AMC Networks Adds 200,000 Quarterly Streaming Subs to Reach 10.4 Million

AMC Networks Nov. 7 reported a gain of 200,000 subscription streaming subscribers across its portfolio of streaming services, including Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, AMC+ and Sundance Now, in the third-quarter (ended Sept. 30).

The company ended the fiscal period with 10.4 million SVOD subscribers, who generated $174 million in domestic streaming revenue, up 14% from $152.6 million in revenue during the previous-year period.

In the quarter, AMC saw 850,000 Charter Spectrum TV subscribers access the ad-supported AMC+ streaming service. It also renewed the branded content licensing agreement for “The AMC Collection” with Netflix, and expanded its long-standing relationship to include international licensing of certain AMC Studios’ originals.

The company also launched the company’s first triple bundle with Prime Video, offering AMC+, MGM+ and Starz at significant savings over standalone pricing.

AMC continued momentum in free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and AVOD with key distribution renewals, including Roku and Samsung.

And the company expanded the “Anne Rice Immortal Universe” with the premiere of the  third series in the franchise, “Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order”; completed production of a new AMC and AMC+ series that will premiere next spring called “The Audacity,” written and produced by “Better Call Saul” and “Succession” writer Jonathan Glatzer; and announced the renewal of Acorn TV’s most successful series ever, “Irish Blood,” starring and executive produced by Alicia Silverstone, for a second season.

“Our performance in the third quarter marks a key milestone in our transition from a cable networks business to a global streaming and technology focused content company,” CEO Kristin Dolan said in a statement. “Streaming revenue growth accelerated and will represent our largest single source of domestic revenue this year.”

Indeed, legacy media (premium television) saw affiliate revenue decline 13% to $142 million, from $163.2 million a year ago, primarily due to basic subscriber declines, and to a lesser extent, contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals.

Content licensing revenue decreased 27% to $59 million, from $80.8 million, primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period. Advertising revenue decreased 17% to $110 million, from $132.5 million primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing.

Dolan said AMC remains on track to deliver $250 million in free cash for the full fiscal year.

“We have built the components of a modern media business that is nimble, independent and well suited to today’s environment and whatever comes next,” Dolan said.

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Betsy Brandt of ‘Breaking Bad’ Fame Joins Cast of AMC+’s ‘Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches’

AMC Networks on Oct. 30 announced that Betsy Brandt will be joining the cast of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches,” starring Alexandra Daddario, as a series regular this season in the role of Katherine.

The third season of the series, which begins production this week in Vancouver, Canada, will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new “spellbound” families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, Mass., the notorious town of witch trials and folklore. 

The second series in AMC Networks’ “Anne Rice Immortal Universe,” “Mayfair Witches” season two remains among the top series on AMC+ in both viewership and acquisition. In addition to “Mayfair,” the franchise includes the award-winning series “Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire,” which is in production on its third season titled “The Vampire Lestat,” and “Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order,” which recently debuted and airs on Sundays on AMC and AMC+. 

Alexandra Daddario in AMC Networks’ “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.” (AMC Networks photo)

In addition to Daddario and Brandt, “Mayfair Witches” stars Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa and Alyssa Jirrels. Season three is executive produced by award-winning producer Mark Johnson, who oversees the Anne Rice Immortal Universe for AMC Networks, co-showrunners Esta Spalding and Thomas Schnauz, Michelle Ashford and Tom Williams. 

Brandt is best known for her portrayal of Marie on the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series “Breaking Bad.” She reprised her role in the finale episode of AMC’s spin-off “Better Call Saul.”

Action Series ‘The Assassin’ to Premiere on AMC+ Nov. 20

The action series “The Assassin” will premiere exclusively on AMC+ Nov. 20.

Following its premiere, new episodes of “The Assassin” will drop weekly on Thursdays on AMC+ with the sixth and final episode due Dec. 25.

Created and written by brothers Jack and Harry Williams (“Fleabag,” “The Missing”), the series stars Keeley Hawes (“Orphan Black: Echos,” “Bodyguard”) and Freddie Highmore (“The Good Doctor,” “Bates Motel”) as a mother and son who are on the run in a fight for survival.

In the six-part series, retired assassin Julie (Hawes) has been living on a Greek island for the past 10 years to escape her dark past. Julie’s solitary existence is shattered when her estranged son Edward (Highmore) visits with questions about his father. The visit then takes a deadly turn and Julie and Edward are forced to flee the island and go on the run, testing their dysfunctional relationship as they are hunted.

“The Assassin” features an ensemble cast including Gina Gerson (“Elsbeth”), Devon Terrell (“Good Cop, Bad Cop”), Alan Dale (“Person of Interest”), Richard Dormer (“Gangs of London”) and David Dencik (“Chernobyl”). 

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