Take A Bite Out Of This: NBC Releases First Photos From ‘Hannibal’

Today NBC released (via Entertainment Weekly) a first look at their upcoming crime thriller Hannibal. I’m quite excited for the series, though the way that it’s described almost sounds as though it will have a heavy Dexter vibe to it.

Not a ton is known about the series beyond a synopsis, which you can see below:

One of the most fascinating literary characters comes to life on television for the first time: psychiatrist-turned-serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In this new drama from Bryan Fuller (“Pushing Daisies,” “Heroes”), based on the characters from Thomas Harris’ classic novels, we see where this incredible story began.

 

Will Graham is a gifted criminal profiler who is on the hunt for a serial killer with the FBI. Graham’s unique way of thinking gives him the astonishing ability to empathize with anyone – even psychopaths. He seems to know what makes them tick. But when the mind of the twisted killer he’s pursuing is too complicated for even Will to comprehend, he enlists the help of Dr. Lecter, one of the premier psychiatric minds in the country. Armed with the uncanny expertise of the brilliant doctor, Will and Hannibal (known as a serial killer only to the audience) form a brilliant partnership and it seems there’s no villain they can’t catch. If Will only knew…

 

Starring brilliant young actor Hugh Dancy as Will Graham, “Hannibal” will breathe new life into a deadly classic.

 

Check out the photos below, and let us know what you think! 

 
The 13 episode first season will have a pilot directed by David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy), though a premiere date has not been set.
 
Source: Entertainment Weekly