Downey Jr., Bomer for Reboot?

A reboot of Anne Rice's homoerotic Vampire Chronicles series is still just talk, but the author has already started tossing out names she'd like to see on the big screen.

"Louis, right now, he could be portrayed easily by Richard Armitage or Matt Bomer," she told New York Magazine's Vulture of the role originated by Brad Pitt. "Matt Bomer is a beautiful, beautiful guy. He could play Louis."

Rice also threw her support behind Robert Downey Jr., who is rumored to be the top contender to replace Tom Cruise in the role of Lestat.

That would be wonderful. He is a great actor. He would bring the gravitas and the wit and humor and all of that to the part, and I don't think he's too old. I think if he had a blond wig and makeup, he would be a wonderful Lestat."

Rounding out the cast, Rice tossed out the names Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica) and Matthew McFadden (MI5, Pride and Prejudice).