Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches cast colored with us and talked about the new season! Joining us was Alexandra Daddario (Rowan Fielding), Harry Hamlin (Cortland Mayfair), Tongayi Chirisa (Ciprien Grieve), Ben Feldman (Sam ‘Lark’ Larkin), Alyssa Jirrels (Moira Mayfair), Mark Johnson (Executive Producer) and Esta Spalding (Showrunner/Executive Producer).
The cast discusses key plot developments, character growth, and the challenges of playing complex roles. Characters like Rowan, Cyprien, and Moira face evolving dynamics, grappling with newfound powers, relationships, and responsibilities. The discussion also touches on new additions to the cast, including Lark, and the creative process of bringing Anne Rice’s world to life. As tensions rise and mystical elements unfold, the cast hints at intense battles and moral dilemmas in the upcoming season, while reflecting on the camaraderie and fun of filming in locations like Ireland and New Orleans.
Bullet Points from the interview
- The second season promises significant developments, particularly with the return of Lasher in a human body, which will lead to increasingly strange and intense situations.
- Rowan’s character arc involves her embracing her identity as a witch, but now burdened with immense responsibility, creating internal conflict as she navigates her new life.
- Cyprien’s journey this season explores his emotional turmoil as he faces challenges independent from the Talamasca and confronts his feelings about the Mayfair family.
- Cortland’s transformation into stone at the beginning of the season is a notable plot point, which is eventually reversed in a clever way, leading to further mystery and development.
- New characters, like Lark, introduce significant relationships and plot twists, including a complicated past with Rowan and a shared mission involving genetics.
- Moira, Rowan’s cousin, enters the story seeking vengeance for her sister’s death, exploring themes of power, family loyalty, and the decision to remain in the witch world or escape it.
- The season will feature high-stakes battles, as various characters confront each other, with power struggles at the forefront, emphasizing procreation and the consequences of having immense power.
- Rowan is challenged by the responsibility of her powers and the potential for corruption, prompting her to question her decisions and how to wield her abilities ethically.
- The show draws significant parallels between personal power and its corrupting influence, reflecting broader themes relevant to the political climate and individual actions in society.
- The cast bonded during filming in Ireland and New Orleans, engaging in activities like parades, illustrating the camaraderie on set and their enjoyment of the production process.