The stars of The Vampire LestatSam Reid and Jacob Anderson, found themselves in the midst of a whirlwind of fan theories and hilarious tweets during their recent appearance on BuzzFeed Celeb. The actors, who play the iconic vampire lovers Lestat and Louis, were taken aback by the creative and sometimes bewildering interpretations of their characters.
During the episode, Reid and Anderson were tasked with reading some of the most thirsty and imaginative tweets from fans. The segment quickly took a turn into the unexpected when the actors were introduced to the concept of the omegaversea subgenre of erotic fan fiction that explores a hierarchical society based on alpha, beta, and omega dynamics.
Discovering the Omegaverse
The confusion on Reid’s face was palpable as he read a tweet suggesting that Louis might be a hidden omega and Lestat a horny alpha. Anderson, playing along, admitted he had a vague idea of what the terms meant, comparing them to werewolves or dogs. A BuzzFeed producer stepped in to explain the dynamics, stating that omegas are typically the submissive ones, alphas are dominant, and betas are neutral.
The revelation that omegas can get pregnant regardless of their gender left both actors in stitches. Reid compared the concept to the works of science fiction author Ursula Kroeber Le Guin, while Anderson jokingly wondered if Louis was hiding his omega nature. The actors admitted that the concepts were entirely new to them and needed time to process.
Fan Theories and Hilarious Moments
The omegaverse wasn’t the only fan theory that left the actors speechless. Reid had to read a tweet from a fan who wanted to be a vampiric kebab sandwiched between Lestat and Louis. Another fan expressed a desire to eat Lestat’s used thong right off himprompting Anderson to joke about releasing the butthole cut of the show.
One of the funniest moments of the episode came when Reid attempted to pronounce bussy. His initial attempt, buzzycaused Anderson to laugh so hard he cried. A producer had to step in to correct Reid’s pronunciation, much to the amusement of the audience.
The BuzzFeed Celeb Experience
The episode of BuzzFeed Celeb provided a lighthearted and entertaining glimpse into the world of fan theories and the creative ways fans interpret their favorite characters. Reid and Anderson’s reactions to the omegaverse and other fan tweets showcased their chemistry and sense of humor, making for a memorable segment.
As the actors continue to promote The Vampire Lestattheir appearance on BuzzFeed Celeb has undoubtedly added a new layer of intrigue and amusement for fans. The show, now streaming on AMC+promises to deliver more thrilling and romantic moments as the story of Lestat and Louis unfolds.
