Cher Almost Starred in Interview with the Vampire and Wrote a Song About the Film

Cher almost played a female version of Louis in Interview with the Vampire. She wrote a song for the film that resurfaced years later.

Cher, the legendary Oscar-winning actress and iconic singer, seems to defy the laws of aging at 78 years old. However, many may not know that she was once considered for a role in the film adaptation of Anne Rice's novel, Interview with the Vampire. The character of Louis, a centuries-old vampire, was originally envisioned as a woman disguised as a man, with Cher in mind for the role. Rice's unique take on the character was a way to navigate the conservative Hollywood landscape of the 1980s.

Despite Cher's interest in the project and her close friendship with producer David Geffen, the script eventually changed, and Cher was no longer involved. However, she still showed her dedication to the story by writing a song called "Lovers Forever" with musician Shirley Eikhard. Unfortunately, the song did not make it into the film, with the studio opting for a different track instead.

Decades later, Cher revisited the song on her 2013 album, Closer to the Truth, giving it a modern dance update. Fans of Cher have embraced the song, creating videos that pay homage to the vampire theme. With the resurgence of Interview with the Vampire as a hit TV series, there is hope that "Lovers Forever" may finally find its way into an official production, possibly with Cher in attendance. The journey of this song from its inception to its revival is a testament to Cher's enduring passion for the supernatural world created by Anne Rice.

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