Young Hannibal

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Young Hannibal: Behind the Mask is the fifth film about Dr. Hannibal Lecter and a prequel to The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, Manhunter and Red Dragon. It is an adaptation of Thomas Harris' 2006 novel Behind the Mask and will tell the story of how Hannibal becomes the infamous serial killer of the previous films and books.

The film is being directed by Peter Webber from a screenplay by Harris. It was filmed in Barrandov Studios in Prague and is currently in post-production, scheduled to be released in February 2007. Distribution in the United States will be by The Weinstein Company.

Synopsis

This prequel shows a young Hannibal Lecter in three different phases of his life: from childhood in Lithuania, to his teen years in France, up to his time in United States before his capture by FBI agent Will Graham in Red Dragon.

Cast

Actor	Role
Gaspard Ulliel	Hannibal Lecter
Gong Li	Lady Murasaki
Rhys Ifans
Kevin McKidd
Dominic West	Inspector Popiel

Although The Internet Movie Database initially reported that Anthony Hopkins would provide voiceover narration for the film, it was later reported to be false.

External links

[The Hannibal Lecter Studiolo]

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