The effervescent chemistry between Louis and Lestat is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing components of ‘Interview With the Vampire.’ Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid made their on-screen chemistry look effortless, but they didn’t build that connection through months of filming or Hollywood movie magic. Long before they donned their tailored capes and bared their fangs, the duo had already forged a close and growing bond behind the scenes.
Indeed, Reid has recently divulged that his giddy anticipation of the chance to work with Anderson was such that he pushed himself way beyond anything remotely approaching convention, leading him to break his own personal rules and engage in some rather unexpected digital activity before they had even met face-to-face. Let us see how an utterly uncharacteristic maneuver and a polite gesture set the stage for TV’s most intoxicating duet.
A Budding Friendship Had Sam Reid Sending Unexpected Selfies
The friendship between Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson began long before cameras started rolling on ‘Interview With the Vampire‘. While discussing their early interactions, Reid revealed that he found himself doing something he would never have done: sending selfies to a co-star he had only recently connected with.
Recalling the experience, Reid admitted to GQ, “I mean, I started sending him selfies of myself, which is a kind of unprecedented thing for me to do.”
The confession also put into perspective how quickly the two actors formed a bond. Reid is not exactly the type of person who sends selfies without prompting, but his growing friendship with Anderson seemed to change that.
They continued exchanging texts, FaceTime calls, and photos as they prepared to move to New Orleans and begin work on ‘Interview With the Vampire‘.
This early bond proved especially valuable as the actors took on the emotional and dramatic demands of the series. So the actors already had an ease about working together when they actually got to shoot their scenes together.
In hindsight, Reid’s selfie admission is funny because it illustrates how organically their friendship came together and helped set the stage for one of television’s great on-screen couples.
Jacob Anderson’s First Call Left Sam Reid Impressed
As unusual as the selfie exchange might have seemed, Reid explained that he did it due to a gesture of goodwill from Anderson shortly after joining the series. Instead of waiting until production started, Anderson contacted his future co-star to discuss how they would work together.
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Reid recalled being immediately impressed by Anderson’s consideration. “He called me [after getting cast] and he asked me, ‘How do you like to work? And do you mind if I play music in the trailer?’ I thought, ‘What a gracious person.’ I’d never had anybody call me before and ask me how I want to work.”
The phone call stood out because no fellow actor had ever introduced himself to Reid in quite that way. Rather than focusing on his own preferences, Anderson wanted to create a collaborative environment where both performers could feel comfortable. That gesture made a lasting impression and set the tone for trust from which they would work together.
That initial admiration and willingness to open up blossomed into a genuine friendship, one that fans would later recognize in the chemistry between Louis and Lestat. It was the considerate phone call that initiated everything, everything, of course, except those surprising selfies—for Reid.
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