As the Anne Rice Immortal Universe expands on screen, a new series is revealing the secrets behind one of its most enigmatic organisations. Talamasca: The Secret Order is currently airing, pulling back the curtain on the shadowy group that monitors supernatural beings.
Unravelling the Mystery of the Talamasca
The six-part series, set within the same universe as Interview with the Vampire and The Mayfair Witches, follows law student Guy Anatole, portrayed by Nicholas Denton. His ordinary life is completely upended when he discovers the Talamasca has been observing him since childhood.
According to the official synopsis, Guy is thrust into a hidden world of secret agents and immortal beings who have maintained a fragile balance with humanity. While the Talamasca has been referenced in other series, this marks the first time the organisation takes centre stage in an original storyline, ensuring surprises even for dedicated Anne Rice readers.
A Universe Connected by Sound
In a clever nod to the expanding universe, showrunners have planted a significant Easter egg within Talamasca: The Secret Order that directly connects to the future of Interview with the Vampire.
Co-showrunner Mark Lafferty confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that attentive viewers might hear something special in the fifth episode. "If a viewer is listening very closely in Episode 5, they just might hear a track or two that comes from Lestat," Lafferty revealed.
This musical teaser previews the forthcoming third season of Interview with the Vampire, scheduled for a 2026 release under the new title The Vampire Lestat. The new season will feature Sam Reid reprising his role as the charismatic vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, reimagined as a 1980s rock star.
More Than Just a Musical Tease
The musical cue isn't the only connection binding these series together. The universe expands further with the appearance of established characters from Interview with the Vampire within the new Talamasca narrative.
Daniel Molloy, played by Eric Bogosian, makes an appearance, alongside Raglan James, portrayed by Justin Kirk. These crossovers solidify the interconnected nature of the growing television franchise.
Talamasca: The Secret Order is currently available for streaming on AMC+. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the series is expected to become available on Netflix starting 1st December.
