A New Sorceress Rises: Bethy Brandt Joins Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches Season 2

Oh, the whispers are getting louder from the ancient, moss-draped mansions of New Orleans. And honestly, for those of us utterly captivated by the shadowy allure of Anne Rice’s universe, this latest bit of news feels like a delightful shiver down the spine. Yes, indeed, "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches" is gearing up for its second season, and it's bringing a fresh, intriguing face into its already bewitching fold: Bethy Brandt.

Brandt, you see, is set to embody Julian Mayfair — and what a role it promises to be! Described as an "enchanting, manipulative shapeshifter" from that very same powerful, ancient family of witches, Julian sounds like a character designed to stir up trouble, mystery, and perhaps a touch of chaos. Just what we need, right? Another compelling force in a family already bursting with dark secrets and formidable powers.

Remember that intoxicating first season? It premiered way back in January of 2023, drawing us into the world of Alexandra Daddario’s Rowan Fielding, a neurosurgeon who, quite unexpectedly, discovers her lineage is tied to a dynasty of witches. She inherits a terrifying, yet undeniably alluring, power, along with a complicated history and, well, a spirit entity named Lasher. Played by Jack Huston, Lasher is, in truth, a character who truly embodies the seductive danger lurking in the Mayfair legacy. And let’s not forget Tongayi Chirisa as Ciprien Grieve, or Harry Hamlin bringing his particular gravitas to Cortland Mayfair, or Jen Richards as Jojo Mayfair. A truly stacked ensemble, one might say.

Production for this much-anticipated second season actually kicked off back in April, right there in the mystical heart of New Orleans — the perfect backdrop, wouldn't you agree? It's where the air hangs heavy with history and the supernatural feels, dare I say, entirely at home. The series, for those who might not know, springs directly from Anne Rice’s iconic "Lives of the Mayfair Witches" trilogy. And, to be clear, it’s all part of AMC’s larger, ambitious "Immortal Universe," which also includes the rather excellent "Interview with the Vampire." A grand tapestry of gothic fantasy, if you ask me.

So, what does Bethy Brandt’s arrival as Julian Mayfair truly mean for the unfolding narrative? Will Julian be friend or foe, a mentor or a master manipulator? Given the description, I’m leaning towards the latter, which only makes the prospect of Season 2 even more deliciously complex. One can only imagine the intricate web of family dynamics, magical skirmishes, and profound secrets that will undoubtedly unravel. Honestly, I’m already counting down the days until we can once again immerse ourselves in the beguiling, sometimes frightening, but always utterly captivating world of the Mayfair Witches.