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10. Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
Anne Rice herself penned the screenplay for Neil Jordan's 1994 adaptation of her popular novel set in New Orleans. In the lead vampire roles are Brad Pitt, who played moody protagonist Louis, and Tom Cruise in a memorable portrayal of the charismatic and enigmatic Lestat. But it's then 11-year-old Kirsten Dunst who is the breakout star, earning widespread recognition as 12-year-old enfant terrible Claudia, a young vampire who's doomed to remain a little girl for eternity.
River Phoenix was initially cast for the role of Daniel Molloy, a part which eventually went to Christian Slater after Phoenix's untimely death four weeks before filming. As a tribute, producers inserted a dedication to the late actor in the closing credits.
Anne Rice herself penned the screenplay for Neil Jordan's 1994 adaptation of her popular novel set in New Orleans. In the lead vampire roles are Brad Pitt, who played moody protagonist Louis, and Tom Cruise in a memorable portrayal of the charismatic and enigmatic Lestat. But it's then 11-year-old Kirsten Dunst who is the breakout star, earning widespread recognition as 12-year-old enfant terrible Claudia, a young vampire who's doomed to remain a little girl for eternity.
River Phoenix was initially cast for the role of Daniel Molloy, a part which eventually went to Christian Slater after Phoenix's untimely death four weeks before filming. As a tribute, producers inserted a dedication to the late actor in the closing credits.
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