See Jason Schwartzman in AMC’s Anne Rice series ‘Talamasca’ first look

Jason Schwartzman is ready to take a bite out of AMC’s Anne Rice TV universe.

Entertainment Weekly has learned that Schwartzman (Fargo, Rushmore) joined the latest series in the Rice extended universe, Talamasca, in a guest starring role. He will play Burton (seen in the first look photo above), described as a “charming, rakish vampire, leading a cloistered life in a luxurious Upper West Side penthouse.”

Celine Buckens (Showtrial, The Ex-Wife) also joins the cast, in the series regular role of Doris, described as “strong-willed and with an old soul” who “lives with a coven of witches on a houseboat.”

Schwartzman and Buckens join previously announced cast members Nicholas Denton, Elizabeth McGovern, William Fichtner, and Maisie Richardson-Sellers.

Talamasca follows a secretive society featured across Rice’s works of the men and women who track and contain the witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe. The group was first mentioned in Interview With the Vampire season 2 with the introduction of Raglan James (Justin Kirk). Check out more first-look photos from the series below.

Plus, Interview With the Vampire showrunner Rolin Jones announced on Friday at ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas, that the Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson series will officially begin production on season 3 in June. The new season, following rock star Lestat (Reid) on tour with his band, will film in Toronto.

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Meanwhile, the third series in the universe, Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, is currently in the writers’ room for season 3, executive producer Mark Johnson announced.

The new season will be set in Salem, Mass., the infamous town of witch trials and folklore, and will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new “spellbound” families, and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem.

Talamasca premieres October on AMC and AMC+.