Why Does Claudia Look So Different in Season 2?

While AMC hasn’t provided a specific reason for recasting Claudia in the second season of “Interview with the Vampire,” it seems the shooting schedule might have conflicted with Bailey Bass’s other commitments, particularly her role in the third “Avatar” film. In “Avatar: The Way of Water,” Bass was introduced as Tsireya.

According to People Magazine, quoting Sam Worthington, the filming for “Avatar 3” was scheduled to commence a month from January 2024, likely starting in February or March 2024. The making of each “Avatar” movie is known to be highly complex and time-intensive. Meanwhile, the second season of “Interview with the Vampire” also began shooting again around the same time in Prague, following the conclusion of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, with additional scenes being filmed in France and New Orleans. Given Claudia’s significant involvement in Season 2, it appears Bass could not manage both projects simultaneously, necessitating a recast.

Bass is not solely working on the “Avatar” series; she has also appeared in other television and film projects. She starred in the pilot for the television series “At That Age” and appeared in the film “Psycho Sweet 16.” The trajectory of her career post-“Avatar” remains to be seen.

Source: People Magazine