AMC’s Larger Than Life Universes Go Back-to-Back on New York Comic Con’s Main Stage as AMC Presents Panels for Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon on Friday, October 10
Then, Celebrate Shudder’s 10th Anniversary with Two Panels, SHUDDER Is Here To Scare The S*** Out Of You and SHUDDER Presents: Evolution of Queer Horror, on Saturday, October 11
NEW YORK – October 2, 2025 – AMC Networks announced today its lineup at this year’s New York Comic Con, including panels for fan-favorite series in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, and a celebration of Shudder’s 10th Anniversary. Fans will get an exclusive first-look at scenes and teasers from Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order, premiering October 26, Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat, debuting next year, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which is currently airing Sundays, all on AMC and AMC+. Additionally, attendees will celebrate Shudder’s 10th Anniversary with two exclusive panels featuring new and upcoming Shudder films and series.
Additional details on AMC Networks’ New York Comic Con Panels are below:
- Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe – Panel on Friday, October 10, 6:45-8:00pm, Main Stage
Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order
The newest series within Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe will take the Main Stage at New York Comic Con for the first time! Fans will be given a sneak preview of Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order and the secretive society responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires, and other creatures around the globe, ahead of the series’ two-episode premiere on October 26 on AMC and AMC+. Panelists include Executive Producer Mark Johnson, who oversees Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe for AMC Networks, Showrunner and Executive Producer John Lee Hancock, series stars Nicholas Denton and William Fichtner, and special guest star Eric Bogosian. Moderated by TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider’s Senior Writer Damian Holbrook, the panel will tease first look clips from the series and debut a full look at the six-episode first season.
**Press conference available on Friday, October 10 from 4:45pm–5:15pm at the Javits Center (please note, no video.) Space is limited, please RSVP to Talamasca@ferencomm.com for confirmation**
Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat
Then, join the cast and executive producer from the critically acclaimed, award-winning series Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat, which follows rockstar Lestat (Sam Reid) and his band on tour, for a panel previewing the series return in 2026. Executive Producer Johnson and cast members Reid, Jacob Anderson, Bogosian, Assad Zaman and Jennifer Ehle will reveal news and debut a new teaser for the highly anticipated third season in the panel moderated by Holbrook.
**Press conference available on Friday, October 10 from 5:30-6:00pm at the Javits Center (please note, no video.) Space is limited, please RSVP to annericeu@ferencomm.com for confirmation**
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon– Panel on Friday, October 10, 8:30-9:15pm, Main Stage
Ahead of season three’s final two episodes, the cast and executive producers will discuss the remainder of the season, which tracks Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) as they continue their journey towards home and the ones they love, share exclusive new footage from the show and reveal a special behind-the-scenes look from the set of season four. Panelists include Chief Content Officer of the Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer David Zabel, Executive Producer and Director Greg Nicotero, Executive Producer and Star Norman Reedus, and Executive Producer and Star Melissa McBride.
**Press conference available on Friday, October 18 from 6:15-6:45pm at the Javits Center (please note, no video.) Space is limited, please RSVP to TWDU@ferencomm.com for confirmation**
- SHUDDER Is Here To Scare The S*** Out Of You Celebrating 10 Years of Screams – Panel on Saturday, October 11, 8:00-9:00pm, Room 405
Shudder’s Senior Vice President of Programming and Acquisitions Sam Zimmerman leads a discussion on the current state of horror, what scares us the most, and the future of the genre, including a look back at some of the most popular titles from Shudder’s 10-year history and exclusive news on what’s to come to the streamer. Panelists include Greg Nicotero, creator of GUTS & GLORY, Josh Ruben, director of WEREWOLVES WITHIN, HEART EYES and SCARE ME, Micheline Pitt-Norman, co-director of V/H/S/HALLOWEEN, Willa Holland, star of the upcoming film adaptation of the best-selling horror video game THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT and Jermaine Fowler, star of the upcoming NIGHT PATROL.
- SHUDDER Presents: Evolution of Queer Horror and a Discussion about QUEENS OF THE DEAD – Panel on Saturday, October 11, 3:30-4:30pm, Room 406.3
Just in time for spooky season, dive into the glam-gore world of queer horror with a spotlight on the highly anticipated QUEENS OF THE DEAD, a sequin-soaked zombie spectacle from Tina Romero, daughter of horror legend George A. Romero. Panelists include filmmaker Tina Romero and cast members Jack Haven, Julie J, Jaquel Spivey, Tomas Matos, Samora La Perdida and more to be announced. Moderated by The New York Times critic Erik Piepenburg, this panel features cast and creators, serving behind-the-scenes stories and insight into how queer voices are reshaping the genre—one blood-splattered heel at a time.
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About AMC Networks:
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and is the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.
Press Contacts:
The Walking Dead Universe and Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire:
Kathryn Brenner, Kathryn.Brenner@amcnetworks.com
Caitlin Faford, Caitlin.Faford@amcnetworks.com
Marissa Deems, Marissa.Deems@amcnetworks.com
Laine Farber, Laine.Farber@amcnetworks.com
FerenComm on Behalf of AMC Networks, TWDU@ferencomm.com; annericeu@ferencomm.com
Anne Rice’s Talamasca:
Stephen Cox, Stephen.Cox@amcnetworks.com
Susanna Zimmerman, Susanna.Zimmerman@amcnetworks.com
Samantha Luckert, Samantha.Luckert@amcnetworks.com
FerenComm on Behalf of AMC Networks, Talamasca@ferencomm.com
IFC Entertainment Group and Shudder:
Danielle Freiberg, Danielle.Freiberg@ifcentertainmentgroup.com
Judy Woloshen, Judy.Woloshen@ifcentertainmentgroup.com
Guillermo Restrepo, Guillermo.Restrepo@ifcentertainmentgroup.com