Moore has been keeping busy, and his latest movie puts him back in supernatural territory. Vampire Carnival casts the actor as Eric alongside Jason Isaacs, trading the academy for a considerably more sinister attraction. For viewers who have been missing their favorite guardian, however, the project comes with a particularly bittersweet connection. During an interview with Collider’s Maggie Lovitt, Moore discussed returning to Pamplona, where he also filmed Vampire Academy. Asked about finally getting to wear fangs, he called the experience “a dream.” The familiar location made the opportunity especially meaningful:
“It’s kind of like . . . I don’t know. It’s like a full circle moment, and I think I’ve kind of come to the terms of the fact now that I may not get to be [Dimitri Belikov] ever again.”
He immediately left a little room for hope, adding, “My phone’s available, if they ever want to do a backstory.”
Kieron Moore Still Gets Recognized for ‘Vampire Academy’
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Returning to the same filming location wasn’t the only reminder waiting for Moore on Vampire Carnival. Eric’s wardrobe also included a leather duster, an item that comes with some fairly significant associations for Vampire Academy fans. Moore admitted, “The only thing I was worried about was the leather duster because of, I guess, Dimitri and the Van Helsing aspect.” Seeing the costume on the monitor settled that concern: “That’s really cool. That’s really cool.” For all the familiar clothing and supernatural connections, it’s the people still discovering Vampire Academy who give the role its staying power. When Lovitt asked about the show continuing to find viewers, Moore said, “It’s just an honor, really.” He added:
“I learned how to be an actor on that job, really, and how lucky am I that it’s this cherished character, you know?”
The affection hasn’t disappeared as Moore’s resume has grown. “I still get stopped for Dimitri now, which is so nice,” he shared. As for leaving the series behind, he said, “It’s hard to say goodbye to something always, and it’s just always a shame because you’re like, 'What could that have gone into?' But it’s really rewarding when you meet people that appreciated what it was.” There’s also the possibility that each new project will send another audience back to the academy. “Like when Boots came out, people went back and watched Vampire Academy because of me and Max,” Moore said.
Moore's latest vampire role gives those viewers another destination, with Vampire Carnival arriving on VOD October 30. Stay tuned at Collider for more.
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