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Trivia for Interview with the Vampire
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- Author Anne Rice wrote the part of Lestat with
Rutger Hauer in mind. Upon learning that Tom Cruise had been cast, she was quite
disappointed and expressed concern that Cruise could not carry the part. After
attending a screening, Rice wrote a letter of apology, quite pleased with
Cruise's portrayal.
- The Victorian house that inspired Anne Rice's novel on which this film is
based is located at 503 Divisadero Street near Alamo Square in San
Francisco.
- River Phoenix was cast as The
Interviewer, but died before filming began.
Leonardo DiCaprio was approached to play his
role, but Christian Slater eventually got
the part and donated all of his earnings from the film to Phoenix' favourite
charities.
- Christina Ricci auditioned for the role
of Claudia.
- Cruise wanted a private set, and hence tunnels were built to escort the
actors to and from the set. This was done so that the vampire's makeup effects
would remain a secret.
- Cruise was placed on an elevated platform during some scenes to reduce the
height difference between his character and other vampires.
