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SeeingisBelieving
10-25-17, 11:55 AM
I no understandy.

Well it's just that Lecter and Starling have a history there but you'd have to build that up with a new actor coming in. I get the impression it's easier to do that if you know the other actor already, and that might have been in Hopkins' mind when he was consulted.
Saunch
10-25-17, 11:55 AM
Well it's Julianne Moore for me :).

*flips coin*

https://s1.postimg.org/4jzgvn7bdb/528_F02_BE-_E752-4_AA6-_AA66-828_ED03_B3_F8_B.jpg

Damn.
SeeingisBelieving
10-25-17, 11:58 AM
My favorite Lecter “what if” is that Michael Mann wanted William Friedkin to play Hannibal in Manhunter because he thought he was genuinely crazy.

Well, that and I think Dave Lynch was offered one of the movies.

That's a great story about Brian Dennehy telling Mann, who wanted him to play Lecter, that he was such a good friend that he was going to decline because there was someone better. Dennehy had seen Brian Cox on stage – I forget the production.
Saunch
10-25-17, 11:59 AM
Dennehy would have been cool.

Another possible Lecter: Daniel Day-Lewis (https://www.thewrap.com/derek-jacobi-daniel-day-lewis-almost-played-hannibal-lecter/).
SeeingisBelieving
10-25-17, 12:06 PM
Dennehy would have been cool.

He would really. Thinking of him in Cocoon in particular.

Another possible Lecter: Daniel Day-Lewis (https://www.thewrap.com/derek-jacobi-daniel-day-lewis-almost-played-hannibal-lecter/).

Well Mads isn't the traditional look for Lecter so it's feasible.
Dani8
10-25-17, 12:07 PM
I love big daddy Brian but that wouldnt have worked for me.
SeeingisBelieving
10-25-17, 12:11 PM
I love big daddy Brian but that wouldnt have worked for me.

Well you know Brian is my favourite. It tickled me to see him in X-Men 2 with the roles reversed and Ian McKellen Lecter-like in Magneto's plastic cell.
Dani8
10-25-17, 12:16 PM
Well you know Brian is my favourite. It tickled me to see him in X-Men 2 with the roles reversed and Ian McKellen Lecter-like in Magneto's plastic cell.

I think he's awesome and actually looks like my late dad but how dumb is this - gave up the role of Hannibal and recommended someone else; took on the role of white guy kublai khan. What on earth was he thinking.
SeeingisBelieving
10-25-17, 04:12 PM
I think he's awesome and actually looks like my late dad but how dumb is this - gave up the role of Hannibal and recommended someone else; took on the role of white guy kublai khan. What on earth was he thinking.

I know – I've seen him :p. The subject came up not so long ago where I was saying that I think Benedict Wong is probably the first person of suitable ethnicity to have played the role on screen.

I had quite a shock when I saw Brian Dennehy after a few years in Righteous Kill because he'd lost so much weight.
Dani8
10-25-17, 05:14 PM
I know – I've seen him :p. The subject came up not so long ago where I was saying that I think Benedict Wong is probably the first person of suitable ethnicity to have played the role on screen.

I had quite a shock when I saw Brian Dennehy after a few years in Righteous Kill because he'd lost so much weight.

Benedict Wong was the perfect choice for that show.

I dont recall this moment in the movie - it seems Hannibal chops clarice's hand off at the wrist to escape the handcuffs. What actually happened - he chopped the chain? I didnt see the handcuff still on him.

Ray Liotta was a brilliant dinner guest. What a rude toady.
Saunch
10-25-17, 05:17 PM
Chopped off his own hand.
Dani8
10-25-17, 05:19 PM
Chopped off his own hand.

Ohhh I never realised that. I didnt think he would ever hurt her. The dress purchase was the worst thing he ever did.
Saunch
10-25-17, 05:52 PM
I would have liked to have seen Cynthia Nixon grow in prominence as the show’s version Krendler (Liotta). The last shot of Bedelia implied that she would twist the brain situation, no?
Dani8
10-25-17, 05:56 PM
I would have liked to have seen Cynthia Nixon grow in prominence as the show’s version Krendler (Liotta). The last shot of Bedelia implied that she would twist the brain situation, no?

I think we all did. She was great.

Not sure what you mean by twist the brain situation?

https://68.media.tumblr.com/171a54c2aa6375428f1388938525fa40/tumblr_inline_nc10rq3xx41qgp297.gif


All intelligence and a touch of corruption. Luckily for me Cynthia did not portray her as a sleaze bag but as full of sass which I love in smart wiminz.
Dani8
10-25-17, 05:59 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Such swiggity swag.

https://68.media.tumblr.com/e9c6aa83aba6c48151e341f393743c3e/tumblr_nepft1PahG1t52mf4o1_500.gif

I've loved her since the day I saw her in amadeus.
SeeingisBelieving
10-26-17, 08:02 AM
Benedict Wong was the perfect choice for that show.

The first time I saw him was in an episode of the British comedy The IT Crowd that parodied both the quiz Countdown and The Matrix at the same time. He was hilarious.
Thursday Next
06-16-18, 06:39 AM
Several years late but I decided to try an episode of this on Netflix and the next thing I knew it was 1am and I was four episodes in and completely hooked...
Dani8
06-16-18, 07:37 AM
I thought you were going to say you fell asleep lol. A lot of fans said it took about six eps to get in to but I was hooked from the pilot. Enjoy. I think season two was my favorite
Saunch
06-16-18, 10:00 AM
Yesterday I hear a Deadwood movie might finally get made and then Netflix revived that Lucifer show.

I saw this thread getting bumped and got all excited.

Well, hope you enjoy the rest, Thursday.
Cyberpunk
01-01-19, 08:12 PM
I feel like I'm at home. ^_^
TONGO
01-01-19, 10:21 PM
I wish Hugh Dancey was working in a new series
gandalf26
06-21-20, 09:28 AM
I'm having great difficulty getting past the first episode. I'm a huge Manhunter fan and I'm having a hard time getting past this whiny weak version of Will Graham.

Does it get better? Mads Mikkelsen is a terrific actor, and if anyone can live up to Lecter, he can.

I know nothing about this series, just noticed it on Netflix.
chawhee
06-21-20, 11:05 AM
In short, yes. This is one of my favorite series of the past decade or so. It might take a couple episodes before the character intrigue grabs you though.
Yoda
06-21-20, 11:08 AM
Will's got a lot going on, I'd give him a bit more time. The acting there is really tremendous, and some of the visuals are mind-blowing. Definitely watch at least a good chunk of the first season. I think it gets better as it goes, too.

Really nothing like it on TV, before or since.
TONGO
06-21-20, 12:38 PM
I'm having great difficulty getting past the first episode. I'm a huge Manhunter fan and I'm having a hard time getting past this whiny weak version of Will Graham.

Does it get better? Mads Mikkelsen is a terrific actor, and if anyone can live up to Lecter, he can.

I know nothing about this series, just noticed it on Netflix.


The storytelling of this series is exceptionally artistic and slick. Much moreso than how Thomas Harris told the stories in his books. The acting in the series also delves deeper into each characters thoughts, behaviors, and motives more than the novels. My best advice is go into the show without any preconceived notions and you will find alot to enjoy. Many surprises too. The first 2 seasons of Hannibal were magnificent, but I never finished the 3rd season because it noticeably was more sizzle than steak. The directing and storyline no longer were organic but clumsy and contrived. Being colorful wasn't enough. Basically it falls apart, but the first 2 seasons are absolutely worth watching and could be considered standalones.
gandalf26
06-21-20, 12:41 PM
I'll give it some time, so far though I'm yearning for the movie (Manhunter) version of Will Graham, in fact I don't even recognize this version.

I'm not sure I want to watch actual played out versions of Will playing psychopath, I think the unseen idea like walking round the houses in Manhunter and looking at himself in the mirror is better.
gandalf26
06-21-20, 12:43 PM
The storytelling of this series is exceptionally artistic and slick. Much moreso than how Thomas Harris told the stories in his books. The acting in the series also delves deeper into each characters thoughts, behaviors, and motives more than the novels. My best advice is go into the show without any preconceived notions and you will find alot to enjoy. Many surprises too. The first 2 seasons of Hannibal were magnificent, but I never finished the 3rd season because it noticeably was more sizzle than steak. The directing and storyline no longer were organic but clumsy and contrived. Being colorful wasn't enough. Basically it falls apart, but the first 2 seasons are absolutely worth watching and could be considered standalones.

That's basically impossible imo, especially for something I really enjoyed like Manhunter but I can try I guess.
Cyberpunk
07-28-20, 02:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir0YT9bdqbI
MovieGal
08-11-20, 09:05 AM
I'm having great difficulty getting past the first episode. I'm a huge Manhunter fan and I'm having a hard time getting past this whiny weak version of Will Graham.

Does it get better? Mads Mikkelsen is a terrific actor, and if anyone can live up to Lecter, he can.

I know nothing about this series, just noticed it on Netflix.

The series is amazing. The episodes are great. You have to look at each Hannibal Lector differently. The other characters support Mads and Hugh. I would say give it about 3 or 4 episodes before giving up. They are truly gruesome.