Thanks! *u*  You want my opinion on cosplay? Hmmmm *cracks knuckles*

Cosplay, for me, isn’t just about the looks, it’s also in the attitude. So if someone’s eyes aren’t the shade as described in the book it’s not a dealbreaker. I think I prefer silly/parody cosplays because it’s so hard to achieve the serious dramatic quality one gets with the added $$$, experienced professionals of cinematography, costume design, lighting, etc., that the film industry relies on when making films. When you aim for silly/parody, it’s truly more about the performance than the physical look.

That said, here’s an example I like of everyman as Lestat:

I think it works! Looking at his other pics, he’s really gone to great lengths to recreate scenes/relationships, and he’s got good Lestatuesque body language and attitude.

As for the Louis, yeah, in most of the pics he seems #ooc, but I think ^this expression is excellent! He’s got the “Lestat omfg STOP” just under his dignified veneer. Nice sharp French features, great outfit, looks like the right age. He could even work as Nicolas. If only this guy worked as well in his front angle as his profile *siiiigh*.

Melodysknight as Lestat gets massive points for also playing the IWTV pieces.

I have a cosplay tag if you want more, but for now (in no special order):

chrissydeath is a fave precious Armand:

Anne Rice and I agree on sheepskeleton’s lovely Armand:

This Lestat by variousnoises amuses me and looks good, too:

There are some great silly Lestat (and sometimes a Louis appears) cosplay videos, here’s one by DemonsWithTea:

And there’s this Lestat omg by Parle Productions:

There’s a great lestat-and-louis ask blog! Very accurate gif of Lestat & Armand discussing things civilly:

Obligatory hipster!Lestat by liquorandptsdvarietyshow:

Aaaaand have a terrible Louis cosplay by Daniel Tosh, but I don’t think he was going for accuracy (had to include at least one more male cosplayer here, what can I say, female cosplayers just seem to do it better!):