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Hannibal
File:Hannibal key art.jpg
Promotional image
Genre
Created byThomas Harris
(characters & novels)
Developed byBryan Fuller
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseApril 4, 2013 (2013-04-04)[1]

Hannibal is an upcoming American thriller television series currently in production at NBC. Developed for television by Bryan Fuller, the series is based on the series of novels by Thomas Harris and will focus on the budding relationship between FBI criminal profiler Will Graham and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy. The series received a 13 episode order for its first season and, unlike most U.S. network shows, any future seasons will also feature 13 episodes. David Slade will executive produce and direct the pilot. The series will premiere on NBC on Thursday April 4, 2013.[1]

Main cast

Recurring

Production

NBC began developing a Hannibal series in 2011 and former head of drama Katie O'Connell brought in her long-time friend Bryan Fuller (who had previously served as a writer-producer on NBC's Heroes) to write a pilot script in November. NBC gave the series a financial commitment before Fuller had completed his script.[11] On February 14, 2012, NBC bypassed the pilot stage of development by giving the series as 13-episode first season based solely on the strength of Fuller's script.[12] The series went into production quickly thereafter.

British actor Hugh Dancy was the first actor to be cast, taking on the lead role of FBI criminal profiler Will Graham, who seeks help from Lecter in profiling and capturing serial killers.[13] 30 Days of Night and Eclipse director David Slade, who had previously directed the pilot for NBC's Awake was slated to executive produce and direct the pilot.[14] In June 2012, Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen was cast in the title role.[15] The pilot began shooting on August 27, 2012.[16] José Andrés Puerta has been brought onto the project as a special "cannibal consultant" and will advise the crew on proper procedure for preparing human flesh for consumption.[16]

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about the project, Bryan Fuller discussed the limited episode order and the continuing story arc he envisions for the series. "Doing a cable model on network television gives us the opportunity not to dally in our storytelling because we have a lot of real estate to cover". Speaking specifically about the Hannibal Lecter character, Fuller said, "There is a cheery disposition to our Hannibal. He's not being telegraphed as a villain. If the audience didn't know who he was, they wouldn't see him coming. What we have is Alfred Hitchcock's principle of suspense—show the audience the bomb under the table and let them sweat when it's going to go boom". He went on to call the relationship between Graham and Lecter as "really a love story", saying "As Hannibal has said [to Graham] in a couple of the movies, 'You're a lot more like me than you realize.' We'll get to the bottom of exactly what that means over the course of the first two seasons".[17]

Filming takes place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[18]

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD release date
Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
1 13[19] April 4, 2013 (2013-04-04)[19] June 27, 2013 (2013-06-27)[19] — — —

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
1"Apéritif"[20]David Slade[19]Bryan Fuller[19]April 4, 2013 (2013-04-04)[19]N/A
2"Amuse-Bouche"[21]Michael Rymer[22]UnknownApril 11, 2013 (2013-04-11)[19]N/A
3TBAUnknownUnknownApril 18, 2013 (2013-04-18)[19]N/A
4TBAUnknownUnknownApril 25, 2013 (2013-04-25)[19]N/A
5TBAPeter Medak[23]UnknownMay 2, 2013 (2013-05-02)[19]N/A
6TBAGuillermo Navarro[24]UnknownMay 9, 2013 (2013-05-09)[19]N/A
7"Entrée"[25]Michael Rymer[25]UnknownMay 16, 2013 (2013-05-16)[19]N/A
8TBATim Hunter[26]UnknownMay 23, 2013 (2013-05-23)[19]N/A
9TBAGuillermo Navarro[24]UnknownMay 30, 2013 (2013-05-30)[19]N/A
10TBAJohn Dahl[27]UnknownJune 6, 2013 (2013-06-06)[19]N/A
11TBAGuillermo Navarro[28]UnknownJune 13, 2013 (2013-06-13)[19]N/A
12TBAMichael Rymer[22]UnknownJune 20, 2013 (2013-06-20)[19]N/A
13"Savoureux"[29]David Slade[30]UnknownJune 27, 2013 (2013-06-27)[19]N/A

Broadcast

On April 10, 2012 the ProSiebenSat.1 Media Group acquired the rights to broadcast the series in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark beginning in 2013.[31] Citytv picked up broadcasting rights in Canada as a mid-season debut.[32] Sky Living will broadcast the series in the UK beginning soon after the US premiere.[33]

References

  1. ^ a b Hibberd, James (February 14, 2013). "'Hannibal' finally gets premiere date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (August 1, 2012). "NBC's 'Hannibal' Sets 'Wonderfalls' Reunion: Caroline Dhavernas Joins as Series Regular". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  3. ^ Gelman, Vlada (August 14, 2012). "Exclusive: NBC's Hannibal Taps Camelot Actress to Fill Philip Seymour Hoffman's Shoes". TV Line. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  4. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (July 26, 2012). "Laurence Fishburne on 'Hannibal's' Case". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 27. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ O'Neal, Sean (September 6, 2012). "Kids In The Hall's Scott Thompson added to NBC's Hannibal and—wait, what?". The A. V. Club. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  6. ^ Fitzpatrick, Kevin. "NBC's 'Hannibal' Casts Gina Torres as Laurence Fishburne's Wife". Screen Crush. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  7. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 23, 2012). "'Hannibal' Adds Potential Love Interest for Hugh Dancy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  8. ^ Roots, Kimberly (October 3, 2012). "Exclusive: Pushing Daisies' Ellen Greene Joins Cast of NBC's Hannibal". TV Line. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  9. ^ Ausiello, Michael (November 19, 2012). "Exclusive: Another Pushing Daisies Alum Joins NBC's Hannibal in Pivotal Role". TV Line. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  10. ^ Hibberd, James (December 12, 2012). "'Hannibal' casts 'X-Files' star Gillian Anderson -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 7, 2011). "NBC Buys 'Hannibal' Series From Bryan Fuller & Gaumont International Television". Deadline. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 14, 2012). "NBC Gives Straight-To-Series Order To 'Hannibal', Picks Up 'Notorious' Drama Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
  13. ^ Ausiello, Michael (March 22, 2012). "Scoop: Hugh Dancy to Star in NBC's Hannibal". TV Line. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
  14. ^ Hibberd, James (March 30, 2012). "'Twilight Saga' director to helm NBC's 'Hannibal'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
  15. ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 4, 2012). "Scoop: NBC's Hannibal Casts Danish Actor Mads Mikkelsen in Title Role". TVLine. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  16. ^ a b Team TVLine (July 16, 2012). "Is Pushing Daisies Bound for Broadway?". TV Line. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  17. ^ Hibberd, James (April 19, 2012). "'Hannibal' on NBC: How Bryan Fuller will reinvent Dr. Lecter -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
  18. ^ Schou, Solvej (November 20, 2012). "Mads Mikkelsen on playing 'Hannibal' in upcoming NBC series; Anna Chlumsky to guest star in one episode". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Shows A–Z – hannibal on nbc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  20. ^ "(#101) "APÉRITIF"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 16, 2013.
  21. ^ "(#102) "AMUSE-BOUCHE"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
  22. ^ a b The Dino DeLaurentiis Company (February 25, 2013). "Dino DeLaurentiis Company's Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  23. ^ The Dino DeLaurentiis Company (February 9, 2013). "Dino DeLaurentiis Company's Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  24. ^ a b The Dino DeLaurentiis Company (February 6, 2013). "Dino DeLaurentiis Company's Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  25. ^ a b The Dino DeLaurentiis Company (November 21, 2012). "Dino DeLaurentiis Company's Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  26. ^ The Dino DeLaurentiis Company (January 22, 2013). "Dino DeLaurentiis Company's Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  27. ^ The Dino DeLaurentiis Company (February 9, 2013). "Dino DeLaurentiis Company's Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  28. ^ The Dino DeLaurentiis Company (February 21, 2013). "Dino DeLaurentiis Company's Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  29. ^ The Dino DeLaurentiis Company (March 20, 2013). "Dino DeLaurentiis Company's Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  30. ^ Fuller, Bryan (March 6, 2013). "The Remarkable Visionary @DAVID_A_SLADE Returns to Direct #Hannibal's Season Finale". Twitter. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
  31. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 10, 2012). "ProSieben Acquires Gaumont's 'Hannibal'". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
  32. ^ "Citytv - Hannibal". Citytv.com. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  33. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (February 25, 2013). "UK's Sky Living Acquires 'Hannibal'". Deadline. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
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