AMC previews 2026-27 slate with The Vampire Lestat and Thunder Road

5 articles · Updated · Gold Derby · Apr 30

At a New York showcase, AMC announced The Vampire Lestat premieres June 7 with Sam Reid, and Thunder Road starring Dennis Quaid debuts in 2027, targeting the 2027 Emmys.
The slate also features a new Rise docuseries on the New Orleans Saints, Canadian thriller Yaga, and adaptations of Point Break and The Grapes of Wrath, with major creative talent attached.
AMC aims to boost its Immortal Universe after Talamasca's cancellation, while Bannerman and Point Break enter production, reflecting a strategy focused on character-driven, high-profile content for future Emmy consideration.

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