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Sheila Atim Cast as Akasha in AMC's Vampire Series
10/11/2025
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Story summary
- Sheila Atim will portray Akasha, Queen of the Damned, in AMC's The Vampire Lestat.
- Atim is a BAFTA-nominated actress known for The Woman King and Doctor Strange, with casting announced at NYCC.
- The Vampire Lestat expands AMC's Interview With the Vampire adaptation, naming Noah Reid as Larry and Ryan Kattner as Salamander.
- Jennifer Ehle and Christopher Heyerdahl are part of the cast, with the series slated to premiere in 2026.
