[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Interview With the Vampire Season 2 Episode 4, “I Want You More Than Anything in the World.”]
In the latest episode of Interview With the Vampire, Louis, played by Jacob Anderson, undergoes some transformative moments, particularly with his lingering execution of a character aptly named Dream-stat, a hallucinatory version of Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid). As Anderson reveals, this act was essential for Louis to achieve closure after leaving New Orleans.
Finding Closure
Episode 4 showcases some of the finest Dream-stat sequences. Louis shares his frustrations about his photography aspirations with Dream-stat, dressed in a distinctive maroon suit. The hallucination comforts him with lines like Tell me, mon cher
. Anderson notes his fondness for these scenes: I love Dream-stat… I’m still going to get to work with Sam
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The scene on the bench holds particular significance. Louis tells Dream-stat it’s over, symbolizing their long-departed relationship. This moment, according to Anderson, signifies their emotional closure: The breakup… that’s a conversation that never got to happen
. The maroon suit remains poignant; it’s one of Lestat’s favorite outfits.
A Complex Relationship
Anderson describes the idealized version of Lestat in Dream-stat: The thing that I love about Dream-stat is that it’s Louis’ idealized version… It’s the quieter side of their relationship
. The interaction reflects an introspective view, hinting at a friendship and companionship that was otherwise hidden.
The New Challenges With Armand
Armand (Assad Zaman) becomes another focal point in Louis’s life. Despite complex layers to their encounters, doubts linger. When asked if something crucial is missing with Armand compared to Lestat, Anderson responds affirmatively: I think Louis just can’t let go…
. Lestat’s perpetual presence during their early romance emphasizes this notion.
Louis’s trust issues and his inherent connection to his vampiric nature create rifts in knowing what he truly wants from love. As the actor elaborates, His relationship with Lestat is so tied into his vampiric existence… I think being a vampire is actually what Louis always was supposed to be
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This internal struggle manifests as a deep insecurity within Armand, leaving viewers intrigued by future developments and choices shaping their relationship.
The Internal Conflict
Moving from Lestat’s shadow proves challenging as Louis grapples with self-sabotage and acceptance of his true nature. Reflecting on Season 2’s journey, Anderson remarks on this expedition towards self-realization: Imagine you go on a journey of self-discovery and what you find is that you were the problem…
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This revelation propels him into a complicated dom-sub dynamic with Armand. While intended as progression beyond his past with Lestat, it raises questions on whether he has genuinely learned or simply shifted roles within another complex connection.
The path forward for Louis remains tangled in shadows from both past relationships and undying traits he continues to confront within himself.
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