Mads Mikkelsen on Playing Hannibal Lecter
The Unlikely Bond Between Will Graham and Elegant Monster Hannibal Lecter
Published on April 4 2013 04:00PM
In the world of entertainment, there are few characters more iconic than Hannibal Lecter. The brilliant but cannibalistic psychiatrist has been brought to life on screen by a number of actors, including Brian Cox, Anthony Hopkins, and now Mads Mikkelsen. In the television series Hannibal, Mikkelsen portrays Lecter as a charming and sophisticated predator who forms an unlikely bond with Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), an FBI profiler.
In a recent interview, Mikkelsen discussed his approach to playing Lecter. He said that he wanted to create a character who was both terrifying and sympathetic. "I wanted to find the humanity in him," Mikkelsen said. "He's not just a monster. He's a very complex character with a lot of different layers."
Mikkelsen also talked about the relationship between Lecter and Graham. He said that he believes that the two men are drawn to each other because they are both outsiders. "They both see the world in a different way," Mikkelsen said. "They're both very intelligent, and they're both very lonely."
The relationship between Lecter and Graham is one of the most fascinating aspects of the Hannibal series. It's a complex and twisted relationship that is both horrifying and compelling. Mikkelsen's performance as Lecter is a tour-de-force, and he brings a new level of depth and humanity to the character.
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