Anne Rice’s house on First Street in New Orleans is the stuff of legend, where the iconic writer penned timeless novels that continue to be enjoyed today.
The cast of Mayfair Witches did not manage to procure the same house, but shot in a mansion on the very same street. The location helped them gain an added sense of reverence for the author, according to stars Hamlin and Chirisa.
In this SK POP Exclusive, let’s take a deep dive into the magic of the Mayfair House.
“The spirit of Anne Rice lives”: Mayfair Witches star Tongayi Chirisa enjoyed his time shooting in New Orleans
The spirit of New Orleans is very much a part of Anne Rice’s universe because of its inherent mysticism and voodoo-laden folklore. Shooting at the Mayfair House was a thrill for Harry Hamlin:
The Mayfair Witches cast was not deterred by not having access to the house that Rice wrote the original novel in. According to Chirisa, the very experience of shooting on First Street made filming very special:
To this day, long after her passing, Anne Rice’s immortal works continue to be held in supreme reverence in the city of New Orleans. Chirisa experienced this as a part of the Mayfair Witches cast, because of the love she received from the community:
Will Mayfair Witches become as much of a sensation as AMC’s Interview with the Vampire? Only time will tell!
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