i think there's a definite nbc hannibal influence permeating amc's interview, and the fact that fuller was originally attached to the project suggests that the studio wanted it that way, but every time someone —rightfully— points out the similarities, i can't help but go "they don't know that bryan fuller literally based the hannibal-will-abigail dynamic on interview with the vampire". like, i need everyone to realize that both materials are engaging in a much more complex dialogue than just one being inspired by the other. they are, in many ways, two versions of the same story.
it's too bad smoking is expensive and bad for you and everyone around you because we will never be able to replace the specific intimacy of lighting someone else's cigarette for them