AMC’s third Anne Rice Immortal Universe spinoff is in development, and while some details are being kept under wraps, there’s already much to discuss about The Talamasca: The Secret Order. AMC’s Immortal Universe is based on the works of horror writer Anne Rice, with the first being 2022’s Interview with the Vampire, followed by Mayfair Witches in 2023. The next Anne Rice Immortal Universe spinoff is on the way, and after the first two projects in AMC’s Anne Rice cinematic universe proved to be hits for the network, the third could elevate the fictional universe even further.
The next Immortal Universe show will focus on The Order of Talamasca, the secretive society of supernaturally gifted detectives who chronicle the various paranormal events and beings of the world. They feature heavily in AMC’s Mayfair Witches, and are a recurring presence in Anne Rice’s original work. Even without specific plot details, the premise alone promises that The Talamasca: The Secret Order could flesh out the lore of AMC’s cinematic horror universe like never before. With the titular organization being the bridge between Mayfair Witches and Interview with the Vampire, the Immortal Universe is coming full circle.
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The Talamasca: The Secret Order Most Recent News
The Full Title & Release Window Are Revealed
After years of development in which the project didn’t really have a name, the latest news confirms the full title for AMC’s next Immortal Universe series. Going with the simple-but-effective approach, the Talamasca-centric series will now be called The Talamasca: The Secret Order. Not only does the title reveal what the show is about specifically, but it also gives the uninitiated a clue about what exactly The Talamasca is without having to dig into the Anne Rice lore.
Along with the title, AMC also announced that The Talamasca: The Secret Order will premiere at some point in the fall of 2025. A specific release date will remain elusive for a little while longer, but the fall is the perfect time for Anne Rice’s signature brand of spookiness. Also, with Mayfair Witches and Interview with the Vampire not expected to return at any point in 2025, The Talamasca: The Secret Order will be the lone installment in the Immortal Universe for the rest of the year.
The Talamasca: The Secret Order Production Status
The Order Of The Talamasca Will Arrive In 2025
Even though many details are still unknown about The Talamasca: The Secret Order, a production timeline has been made available. According to recent reports, the spinoff went into production in October 2024 but it’s unclear exactly when it will wrap. AMC has announced that the six-episode series will premiere at some point in fall 2025, but the specific release date won’t be known for some time. This positions The Talamasca: The Secret Order in a perfect spot as fall is the perfect time to release a spooky series.
This makes The Talamasca: The Secret Order the only installment in the Immortal Universe for the remainder of 2025.
With a release window revealed, AMC’s plan for the future of The Immortal Universe is just a little bit clearer than it was before. Mayfair Witches season 2 wrapped up in the early months of 2025, and isn’t expected to return for the rest of the year. Furthermore, Interview with the Vampire season 3 has been given a 2026 release window. This makes The Talamasca: The Secret Order the only installment in the Immortal Universe for the remainder of 2025.
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The Talamasca: The Secret Order Cast Details
Nicholas Denton Leads The Cast
Thus far, only a few names are attached to the cast of The Talamasca: The Secret Order, though the roles are crucial to the spinoff series. Dangerous Liaisons star Nicholas Denton has been tapped to play Guy Anatole, a new recruit to The Order of Talamasca. Essentially the fish-out-of-water character who will help introduce the mysterious organization to the audience, Anatole must learn the ropes quickly in order to avoid the dangers of the supernatural world he didn’t even know existed.
Joining Denton is veteran character actor William Fichtner (Prison Break) who will play Jasper, an American who seizes control of the Talamasca headquarters in London. Fichtner’s Jasper will serve as an antagonist who uses the Talamasca’s abilities in his quest for ultimate power. Downton Abbey‘s Elisabeth McGovern will play the role of Helen, a high-ranting member of the Talamasca who recruits Guy into the fold. Maisie Richardson-Sellers (The Jagged Mind) will play Olive, a master of spycraft who is assigned as Guy’s handler.
The known cast includes:
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Actor |
The Talamasca: The Secret Order Role |
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Nicholas Denton |
Guy Anatole |
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William Fichtner |
Jasper |
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Elizabeth McGovern |
Helen |
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Maisie Richardson-Sellers |
Olive |
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The Talamasca: The Secret Order Story Details
A Secret Society That Separates The Human & Paranormal Worlds
Plot specifics for Anne Rice’s The Talamasca: The Secret Order aren’t known, but AMC has confirmed the show will be about The Order of the Talamasca. Talamasca agents have already appeared in AMC’s first two Anne Rice shows, most notably Tongayi Chirisa’s Ciprien “Cip” Grieves in The Mayfair Witches. In the simplest terms, the Talamasca are an order of supernaturally gifted detectives who safeguard the paranormal and humanity from one another. This suggests that the Order of the Talamasca spinoff will be a paranormal procedural series of some kind.
AMC’s Anne Rice Immortal Universe includes:
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Series Title |
Release Years |
Notes |
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Interview With the Vampire |
2022 – Present |
Renewed for its third season and expected to arrive in 2026. |
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Mayfair Witches |
2023 – Present |
Renewed for its third season with no release window. |
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The Talamasca: The Secret Order |
2025 |
A six-episode debut season will arrive in 2025. |
Rice herself has described the Talamasca as “psychic detectives”, and while this alone doesn’t give away any specific plot details, it provides an idea of the basic premise. The third Immortal Universe spinoff will focus on agents of the Talamasca and their efforts to observe, track, and research the paranormal and supernatural. The moral dilemma of when and if they should intervene in events will also likely be a key theme. Given the scope of the Order of Talamasca’s work, Anne Rice’s The Talamasca spinoff could be a vehicle to significantly expand the lore of AMC’s supernatural cinematic universe.
The Talamasca: The Secret Order Trailer
Watch The First Teaser Trailer Below
Though it doesn’t reveal much, the first teaser for The Talamasca: The Secret Order premiered in January 2025. Featuring a single closeup shot of star Elizabeth McGovern talking to the camera, the trailer is made to look like a secret transmission from the titular organization. McGovern says that The Talamasca watches the witches, before text on the screen reveals that they are always watching.
