Deadline: " In its first U.S. sale, recently launched L.A.-based indie studio Gaumont International Television has set up hourlong drama Hannibal at NBC. Written and executive produced by Bryan Fuller and executive produced by Martha De Laurentiis, the project, based on the iconic literary and film character Hannibal Lecter, was bought by NBC preemptively."
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Seems like another "brilliant" idea by NBC.
riiiight....
I think this could make for an interesting TV series. Definitely has multiple ways it could go too. It could focus on Hannibal during his serial killer days. Maybe something akin to Dexter. Or it could go the "inspired by Sherlock Holmes" route that you've seen several TV shows do (Monk, The Mentalist, etc) where Hannibal is in prison serving as a consultant on different cases each week.
I didn't like this idea when the news first broke about this possibility, and I still can't say I'm excited now. I think the idea for a Hannibal series is a sound one. It's a good character and can be a strong source of drama and entertainment.
The problem is that it's been a long time (and two crappy sequels) since the story was really approached. On top of that, Hopkins' performance has reached icon status, to the point where anyone else playing the role doesn't feel right.
The time for this TV show was a decade or so ago. Then they wouldn't really have the issues I've talked about.
Wonder what they are gonna have to limit for content because it's on NBC.