Just last Friday, I let you guys all know that Robert Downey Jr. was being heavily considered to bring Anne Rice’s ol’ vamp, Lestat, back to life on the big screen. Now today, Ms. Rice (right) has responded to all the speculation through her Facebook page
Nice of her to, sort of, address what’s going on. Here are some snippets of her sayings:
One good thing about these uncomfirmed rumors on the web about Robert Downey Jr. and that he might play Lestat: the web is full of interesting pix of Robert Downey, Jr. who for my money is an immensely talented actor of great range and depth, who can do anything from Iron Man to the marvelous period movie Restoration. I think the Brat Prince is happy to hear of all this.
Not only is Robert Downey Jr. a great actor, there is something undeniably impish and effortlessly charming about him. I’d say he is something of a brat prince himself. I loved Iron Man!
It’s no secret that I want to see new Lestat films. I wrote eleven books in the Vampire Chronicles and only a small part of the material has been tapped. I’d be thrilled if Robert Downey Jr. did do Lestat. He has the face, the voice, the personality and the spirit. His age isn’t an issue. He looked terrific in Iron Man. He’s a great actor, that’s the point.
When I do have some official word from my agents, I will post on my website, and probably here. In the meantime, I imagine Lestat is delighted to be in the news. The Brat Prince loves attention.
One thing I realized: because I don’t write about him [Lestat] anymore, I’m free now to really enjoy what happens with him and the movies. And I am already sort of enjoying the possibilities.
So, what have we learned from all this? Well, apparently Ms. Rice kinda has the hots for Mr. Downey Jr. And, he’s a great actor yadda, yadda, yadda and she wants Lestat back on the big screen. Alright, but is Downey Jr. going to be Lestat? I guess she doesn’t quite have the 411 on that. But that’s okay. At least she’s cool with “Tony Stark” taking over the role, as am I.
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