Interview with a Vampire has several prominent characters, but none more profound than Claudia and her role in Louis' (Jacob Anderson) story in Interview with a Vampire. So, what happened to Claudia, played by Bailey Bass and Delainey Hayles?
Claudia is known for being a demure yet tenacious and powerful vampire. At the end of episode 7 of season 2, Claudia's fate is finally unveiled as predicted in the books, even though this is something fans hoped the creators would modify.
In the aftermath of Claudia, Madeleine (played by Roxane Duran), and Louis' rebellion against an archaic law, the trio is tormented by members of Aramand's coven. As emphasized in Interview with a Vampire, the stone-cold creatures deem their laws sacred.
With Lestat de Lioncourt (played by Sam Reid) making a strong case against them, her chance to escape death proves futile. While Louis is exiled from the coven as a means to pardon him, Claudia and her friend are unlucky. Despite eager pleas and cries for help, Aramand is compelled to end their lives. Claudia's death is a haunting affair: she sings passionately while her body is set ablaze. Her last words are:
"I don't like windows when they're closed..."
Despite Lestat's role in Madeleine's death, he stands there motionless and glassy-eyed as their bodies are reduced to nothing.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Interview with a Vampire. It also reflects the author's opinion. Viewer discretion is advised.
Why was Claudia killed in Interview with a Vampire?
"Never bite the hand that feeds you" is in play in Interview with a Vampire. The law that vampires cannot break kills the person who turned them. Apart from breaking minor rules and laws, this law gets Claudia killed in Interview with a Vampire.
Before her demise, Claudia endures the plight of living in the body of a 14-year-old for eternity. Furthermore, she gets entangled in the web of a complex love triangle involving Louis and her maker, Lestat.
However, after the abuse and torment, she seeks revenge. Sadly for Claudia, her quest to kill Lestat became her undoing in Interview with a Vampire.
In the show, the actress playing Claudia summarized the many emotions she felt at her character's conclusion on the show, saying:
"It felt like, whew. I thought I'd feel more stress before, with the anxiety of filming, but actually, it was afterward. It felt like, Oh my God, her story's done!"
Does Claudia come back to life in Interview with a Vampire?
Claudia is burnt alive at Aramand's hearing, disintegrates to dust, and does not come back to life in Interview with a Vampire. Her fate is sealed when Lestat's testimony gains favor in the eyes of the Aramand coven. Moreover, other members of the cast, including Sam Reid and Hayles, claim that Claudia's death was an unavoidable end.
The show is based on the book and the original 1994 movie. In the storyline, Claudia never returns, and since the show ended in June, Claudia has not returned after her death either.
Did Lestat regret killing Claudia?
In Interview with a Vampire, Lestat regrets killing Claudia, although Claudia plots to kill him and believes she has valid reasons to do so. His love for her is evident in his remorse for his actions.
Although Lestat has a choice to protect Claudia and Madeleine, he chooses to speak against her instead. Despite being sentenced to her doom, Claudia accepts her fate while staring into Lestat's cold and teary eyes.
Claudia was a character who went down in flames for being invigorating and inspiring throughout the series. Binge both seasons of Interview with a Vampire on Netflix to learn more about who she was!
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