Who Is Stuart Howell? 'The Vampire Lestat' Tribute Explained

Stuart Howell, a talented cinematographer, passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 55 after battling an aggressive and rare form of bladder cancer. During his career, Howell was a member of the British Society of Cinematographers and served as Director of Photography on four episodes of Interview With the Vampire: Season 2, including 'Do You Know What It Means to Be Loved by Death' and 'Don't Be Afraid, Just Start the Tape.' Sadly, Howell was diagnosed with cancer while filming Interview With the Vampire Season 2 in 2023, which made it necessary for him to step down from the show. Earle Dresner, who has worked on various film projects such as The Peripheral and Cursed, took over as Director of Photography for the remaining episodes of the season. The tribute to Howell in The Vampire Lestat Episode 2 states: ''In Loving Memory Stuart Howell BSC.'', where BSC stands for the British Society of Cinematographers. Stuart Howell's last credit was 2025's Ambleside, which was released after his death. Prior to this, he worked on numerous projects including A Million Days, A Small Light, and Catherine the Great. Howell was also a skilled camera operator on films like Ex Machina, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and The Legend of Tarzan. For those who missed the tribute, here are some of the projects he worked on: - A Million Days - A Small Light - The Peripheral - The Crown - Cursed - Catherine the Great - Ambleside Check out the latest episodes of The Vampire Lestat, Sundays at 9/8c on AMC, or streaming on AMC+. Want to stay up-to-date on your favorite TV shows? - Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates and behind-the-scenes scoop. - Keep up with your favorite shows and movies on our website or social media channels. - For existing members, login to your account to access premium content and special perks.