
Assad Zaman
Actor · b. 1990 · Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Assad Zaman is an English actor born on May 9, 1990. He grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and his parents immigrated from Bangladesh in the 1980s. He studied acting at the Manchester School of Theatre, graduating in 2013. Zaman has built a strong career in both theatre and television. He made his London stage debut in 2014 and has appeared in several notable productions, including Behind the Beautiful Forevers, White Teeth, and A Doll's House. His television roles include Apple Tree Yard (2017), Hotel Portofino (2022–2023), and Interview with the Vampire (2022–), where he plays the vampire Armand. In addition to acting, Zaman has ventured into writing and directing. His short play Laundry was produced in 2021, and in June 2024, he made his directorial debut with The Fox and the Grapes.
Series11
TV7.4CrimeDramaA sharp detective with a messy life, DCI Vera Stanhope patrols her “patch” of northeast England, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. Vera is obsessive about her work and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage.
Vera
2011 · 177 votes
TV7.6DramaSci-Fi & FantasyA century-old vampire from New Orleans reunites with an ailing journalist to recount his life of bloodlust and his tumultuous relationship with the rakish Frenchman who turned him.
Interview with the Vampire
2022 · 434 votes
TV8.0AnimationKidsWhen a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.
Unicorn Academy
2023 · 54 votes
TV6.5DramaSci-Fi & FantasyThe Vampire Lestat goes on tour while being haunted by "muses" from his past. As the band's popularity grows, so does Lestat's influence over vampires & humans alike, leaving others to contend with Lestat's power in the face of the Great Conversion.
The Vampire Lestat
2026 · 59 votes
TV7.5DramaWar & PoliticsDrama following the extraordinary adventures of female medics in the British Army.
Our Girl
2014 · 55 votes
TV7.3ComedyDramaOriginal drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.
Cucumber
2015 · 46 votes
TV6.8DramaAn anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
Small Axe
2020 · 95 votes
TV6.7MysteryDrama1920s, the Italian Riviera: British matriarch Bella Ainsworth runs a hotel for wealthy travellers while navigating personal challenges, family drama, and the rise of Fascism.
Hotel Portofino
2022 · 33 votes
TV6.4DramaMysteryWhat starts out as a simple, reckless mid-life affair between a genetic scientist named Yvonne and a Westminster paper pusher takes an intriguing turn when she realizes he’s a spook – then suddenly gets very dark indeed. A provocative study of obsession, longing and just how far down a criminal path desire can take you.
Apple Tree Yard
2017 · 54 votes
TV3.5Talk ShowDive deeper into the world of The Vampire Lestat with this new series that takes fans behind the scenes of each episode with members of the cast and creative team. Hosted by writer and podcaster Lizzie Bassett.
The Vampire Lestat: After Dark
2026 · 6 votes
TVDramaSci-Fi & FantasyBased on the book of the same name, focused on the titular Queen of the Damned, Akasha. Plot TBA.
Movies4
Movie5.0Science FictionFantasyMagnus has a side hustle. He drives for The Night Mail, which isn't a bad gig, if you don't mind being possessed. What is the Night Mail? A delivery service with a dark secret - working for the dead.
We Work for the Dead
2024 · 1 votes
Movie6.0DramaIndia is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate. But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood.
National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
2015 · 1 votes
MovieDramaFamilyOn a holy day in Southall, a young woman inadvertently appears as a vision of a goddess, compelling a grandmother to try to heal her disabled grandson.
Movie10.0DocumentaryDramaSalford, 1971. George Khan wants to raise his family in the traditional Pakistani way, but his children have other ideas. Abdul and Tariq aren't ready to be married off, Saleem is pushing artistic boundaries, Meenah's skirt is too short, and Sajit just wants to hide in his parka. As relations reach breaking point, their English mother, Ella, is torn between her loyalty to George and the happiness of her children.
National Theatre Live: East is East
2021 · 1 votes