By Denise Petski Senior Managing Editor AMC Networks has reached a deal to acquire Anne Rice’s major literary works, The Vampire Chronicles Series and The Lives of the Mayfair Witches Series, for series development.

The Vampire Chronicles series encompasses 18 titles, including Interview With The Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, The Queen of the Damned and The Witching Hour.

Under the deal, first reported by Variety, AMC Networks will hold the comprehensive rights for the IP to develop for its own television networks and streaming services under the AMC Studios umbrella, as well as external partner licensing, with Anne Rice and son Christopher Rice serving as executive producers on all series and films.

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