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SAM REID as LESTAT DE LIONCOURT
So much would be written about that grim night in New Orleans, but not a single mention of our last hour at Latrobe's. As if the only crime unfit to print took place on that dance floor.
It was my sole duty to distract Lestat, but in his mirrored eyes the distraction reflected back onto me. And in the dead center of the whispering gallery, I lost the thread to my plotting and fell once more into the well with no bottom. I was his and he was mine.
They say that Satan lives in this house. But I say different. I say angels live at 1132.
Interview with the Vampire: 1.07 | 2.08
JACOB ANDERSON as LOUIS DE POINTE DU LAC
in INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE ― S01E07 "The Thing Lay Still"
Our ways were finished. We were embers on a waning pyre. Lestat was the wind to scatter.
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE 2.08 And That's the End of It. There's Nothing Else
"Wear a different suit the night you meet Lestat at the fair play. Snatch the piece of candy back from the barber when you’re seven years old. Would I have been stronger sooner? Would I have resisted Lestat two decades later? Snatch the candy. Be the man in the different suit. But the suit changes nothing, and again I’m kissing Lestat on the alter." INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE SEASON ONE EPISODE ONE: IN THROES OF INCREASING WONDER
He was another knife, I could feel it. A different sort, but a knife still. I did not care. I thought: give me the blade. Some things are worth spilling blood for. - Madeline Miller, Circe
So, Mr. du Lac, how long have you been dead?
At his core, Louis is a character defined by longing. He longs for love, for understanding, for salvation—but he never quite finds it. His story is one of suffering, but also of resilience. He is often judged harshly, particularly for what happened to Claudia, but to reduce his actions to mere selfishness is to overlook the depth of his pain and the forces that shaped him.
Louis did not set out to fail Claudia—he loved her with all his heart, perhaps more deeply than anyone else in his immortal life. But love, for Louis, was never enough to save anyone, not even himself. He was not equipped to give Claudia the protection she needed, not because he did not care, but because he was emotionally paralyzed by his own trauma. His life, both mortal and immortal, was shaped by suffering that left him unable to fully act when it mattered most.
From the start, Louis carried the unbearable weight of guilt over his brother's death, a loss that shattered his faith and left him longing for death. He was raised in a world of strict Catholic morality, where sin and suffering were inescapable, and when his brother died—possibly due to mental illness but exacerbated by Louis's inability to understand or help—he internalized the blame. His family turned against him, his grief consumed him, and before he even became a vampire, he had already lost everything that had once given him a sense of purpose. When Lestat appeared, offering immortality, Louis was not drawn to it out of desire for power but out of sheer emptiness. He did not want to live, yet he could not bring himself to die.
Then, Lestat took him and molded him into something unnatural, something that was against everything Louis had once believed. He was thrust into a world of blood and violence, with a maker who ridiculed his pain and broke him down at every turn. Lestat mocked his morality, forced him to feed when he resisted, and manipulated his dependence by refusing to give him the answers he craved. Louis was not merely in a toxic relationship—he was trapped in an abusive cycle where love and control were indistinguishable. And yet, despite Lestat’s cruelty, Louis still loved him. He did not know how to separate love from suffering, because he had never been given love that was not tainted by pain.
Claudia became his only light in that darkness. When she came into his life, he saw in her something he had never had before: pure, unconditional love. She needed him, and he needed her, and for a time, they created a world in which they could survive together. But even this love was flawed—Claudia was never meant to exist as a vampire, and though Louis adored her, he also infantilized her, unable to fully accept that she was growing, changing, and resenting the prison he had unknowingly placed her in. When she turned against Lestat, Louis followed her, but in the end, he could not save her from the fate that awaited her. When she was burned to death by the Théâtre des Vampires, it was the final, devastating blow—proof that no matter how deeply he loved, he was powerless to protect those he cared for.
His yearning for love was equally tragic. With both Lestat and Armand, he experienced the kind of deep, all-consuming passion that he craved, but it was always twisted by manipulation, power imbalances, and the echoes of his past wounds. Lestat's love was violent and suffocating, a reflection of his need for control. Armand’s love was different—quieter, more consuming, but ultimately just as selfish. Armand did not seek to heal Louis; he sought to preserve his suffering, to keep him in a state of beautiful, eternal melancholy. Louis, shattered by Claudia’s death, let himself be drawn into Armand’s embrace, not because he truly healed him, but because he no longer knew how to exist without pain.
By the time we see Louis in the modern day, he has lived through centuries of loss, abandonment, and regret. He has endured the deaths of those he loved, the betrayal of those he trusted, and the weight of an immortal existence that offers no solace, only an eternity to relive his failures. And yet, he endures. He survives, not because he wants to, but because he does not know how to do anything else. His suffering is not self-inflicted—it is the product of a life that was shaped by forces beyond his control.
This is why Louis is misunderstood. He is not selfish; he is not weak. He is a man who has loved deeply and lost tragically, a man whose trauma has shaped every aspect of his existence. He wanted to save Claudia, but he was a victim of his own emotional paralysis. He wanted love, but he did not know how to accept it without pain. He wanted peace, but he was never given the tools to find it. Louis is not just a character who makes bad choices—he is a character who was shaped by the wounds inflicted upon him, and his story is one of survival in spite of it all.
The card Lestat offers Louis at the poker game in 1x01 is a jack of hearts. He literally gives Louis his heart here. And Louis accepts it.
Most people understand on an intuitive level the message of love this card holds. I mean we don't even need to dig deep here, the scene makes it so obvious. But there is absolutely more to dig up.
1. With the jack of hearts Louis has full house now. On a symbolic level, Louis' life is full now that Lestat is in it.
It also shows us what Lestat truly wants: to build a home for Louis and have a life together. The motif of home is fundamental for loustat.
2. The card obviously represents Lestat, but it's not a king of hearts, it's a jack of hearts.
A jack is a lackey, a valet, a personal servant.
Given the social difference and the power imbalance that loustat have, why is this card Lestat holds not a king? It could have been any card they wanted - and it is, because they wanted that one.
Thing is, Lestat doesn't want to be king, not with Louis anyway. What he wants is to be equals. He knows they're different in a lot of ways, it's not the same for them, but he doesn't want it to matter.
It does though. So he spends a great deal of his resources throughout s1 trying to soften it, to counter-balance, to elevate Louis' social status. Louis gains both social and financial capital through his relationship with Lestat.
The jack of hearts also shows that Lestat puts himself below Louis here. It is he who will serve Louis, he who will do everything for Louis, not the other way around.
3. It's the second time they see each other! But Lestat's heart belongs to Louis from the very beginning, so that's what he offers.
Louis can't possibly know the full meaning behind this gesture, what's truly being handed to him, for him to keep. Still, he accepts the offer - the business side of it, the personal side of it, plus all the other offers in 1x01 we didn't get to see, right down to their first time and the turning.
If Louis didn't secretly like Lestat at the time of the poker game and didn't want anything to do with him, he wouldn't have taken anything from Lestat's hands. Same hands he will literally lick when they have sex and feel on his neck and all over his body. Soon we'll see his desire clearly, but here at the poker table it's already present, deep in Louis's eyes and in his acceptance of the card. The way he's careful not to touch Lestat's hand says it all really.
Finally, let's see what the card means in fortunetelling. When a scene has a card that is clearly recognizable, we should pay attention.
So, the jack of hearts is usually interpreted as a fair-haired (young) man, easy to talk to, charismatic, emotional, a hopeless romantic, a lover, a creature of joy and pleasure. Expect pleasant company or good news. In love, expect a new lover! Someone charming, loving, sincere, bringing excitement, inspiration, passion and devotion into your life, maybe even marriage. Often hints at age difference or class divide. On the negative side can mean difficulties, troubles, disappointment, collapse.
When we consider the jack of hearts spiritual meaning, we’re delving into a rich tapestry of symbolism:
Hearts Suit: Represents emotions, love, relationships, and intuition
Jack Figure: Symbolizes youth, enthusiasm, and potential
Red Color: Associated with passion, energy, and action
These elements combine to create a card that speaks to matters of the heart, personal growth, and spiritual awakening.
The card was often associated with bravery and loyalty, as well as youthful exuberance and passion. often used in popular culture to represent love, passion, and adventure.
It often signifies a message or news related to matters of the heart. It can indicate a new romantic interest, a deepening of a current relationship, or a reconciliation with a past love.
The Jack of Hearts can also represent a young, sensitive, and intuitive person who may offer emotional support and guidance, embodying a vibrant and expressive personality that balances emotional depth with a lighthearted nature. Their appearance may reflect a sense of liveliness and natural charm, and their demeanor tends to radiate a sense of optimism and enthusiasm for life.
The heart suit is associated with the element of water, which symbolizes emotions, intuition, and the unconscious mind. The Jack of Hearts represents the emotional and intuitive aspects of water, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's feelings and trusting one's instincts. This card can encourage the seeker to explore their emotions and to develop a deeper understanding of their innermost desires.
Overall, the Jack of Hearts represents emotional openness, sensitivity, and the pursuit of inner knowledge. It encourages the seeker to trust their intuition and to explore their feelings and desires. This card can offer guidance and support in matters of the heart, and can signify the arrival of a new romantic interest or the deepening of an existing relationship.
The Jack of Hearts is also associated with luck and good fortune. In some cultures, the card is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who possess it. Others see the card as a sign of new beginnings or a fresh start in life, making it a popular choice for those seeking to make positive changes in their lives.
All in all, the card represents Lestat, his heart, his intentions, and a new life of self-discovery for Louis, while also hinting at their dynamic.
First episode. One scene. One card.
Put your camera away, my American friend. Be one with us.
Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE | 2.02
Put your camera away, my American friend. Be one with us.