With just a few days to go until the filming of ‘Interview with a Vampire’ season 2 begins, we have already learned that the new episodes come with a touch of behind-the-scenes drama. Bailey Bass, who plays young Claudia, leaves the vampire series.
This was announced by the actress herself, whose television debut was in ‘Law and Order: SVU’ before appearing in the adaptation of Anne Rice’s novels. Her role as Claudia, the young woman turned into a vampire by Lestat (Sam Reid) will be taken over by British actress Delainey Hayles.
various circumstances
The Rreasons for this march have not been clarified. Both the actress and AMC, the chain responsible for the adaptation, talk about “variety of circumstances” without going into more detail. In Bass’s words:
“Due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to return to ‘Interview with the Vampire’ for season 2. Playing Claudia has been a dream role and an incredible journey. I wish Delainey the best of luck in taking command. I can’t wait to see it.”
The filming of season 2 of ‘Interview with the Vampire’ It is scheduled to start this week in Prague. It will also shoot on location in Paris and New Orleans. Alongside newcomer Delainey, the series stars Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, and Eric Bogosian.
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