Hugh is looking extra Will Grahamy today.

Hugh Dancy's performance in this show was definitely one of the best performances I've seen on TV.

If Bryan start a gofoundme or something like that surely the fans would pay for, like, other 20 season

Mads Mikkelsen was absolutely amazing in this role. He actually topped what Sir Anthony Hopkins did. Very book accurate and completely unique at the same time. Mads is Hannibal Lecter now, at least for me. That is how I imagine him 🙌

timestamps (from the collider's article) 0:35: What foods are Dancy and Fuller cooking while in quarantine? 1:36: Dancy reveals which HBO series he’d love to guest star on and Fuller reveals which Emmy-winning TV writer/actor he’d love to have elevate his writing. 2:26: Dancy and Fuller tell us which rides at Disneyland are their favorites. 3:25: Dancy tells us the classic movie he loved watching as a kid and Fuller shares the Kubrick movie he loves. 4:10: Which celebrities were among Dancy and Fuller’s first crushes? 4:40: Fuller discusses if Netflix has told him just how well Hannibal is doing on the streamer and why he’s cautious about the show’s new wave of success with viewers. 6:10: Fuller details why it’s interesting when a show made without the network in mind suddenly finds success. 7:15: If you were going to make more of Hannibal, who controls the rights? 8:05: Fuller also reveals why getting the rights to Clarice didn’t work out. 9:15: Fuller discussed whether anything is in the works for more Hannibal and the new opportunities for the show now that it’s at Netflix. 10:47: Could a Hannibal movie happen? 11:39 Dancy discusses whether a Hannibal behind-the-scenes documentary would ever happen. 12:30: Fuller and Dancy recall the process of casting Dancy and how easily their first meeting flowed. 17:30: Dancy recalls what it was like first reading with co-star Mads Mikkelsen for Hannibal after working together on King Arthur years before. 19:10: Dancy reveals why it was *very* easy to leave Will on the set of Hannibal before going home. 21:00: Fuller opens up about the decision-making process for the depictions of gore on Hannibal and how the show’s relationship with NBC’s Standards and Practices team affected what we saw onscreen. 22:00 Fuller reveals the ONE gory event that got blocked by S&P. 23:05: Fuller discusses the visual style of the show and David Slade’s role in making Hannibal look elegant. 24:45: Dancy and Fuller detail working with episode directors on adapting to the Hannibal style of shooting. 31:00: Dancy also reveals how and what Fuller pulled from real-world interactions with he and Mads to script Hannibal episodes. 33:00: Fuller explains the decision by having 13-episode seasons. 35:50: Fuller recalls the push to have Mads Mikkelsen play Hannibal when NBC pushed for someone more readily appealing to US audiences. 39:40: Fuller touches on why having low expectations for Hannibal actually helped the team’s vision for the show get to the screen. 41:50: Dancy on the unbelievable thing he can’t believe the got away with on Hannibal and how it felt to be covered in different kinds of blood. 46:20: Fuller sings the praises of the second-unit team getting the shots every episode needed. 50:40: Dancy touches on why they filmed every season expecting it to be their last. 53:10: Fuller recalls when and how he landed on the Season 3 ending which ultimately became the series finale. 56:00: Dancy and Fuller discuss how the music on Hannibal was basically another character on the show, plus how the music was made of sounds Dancy didn’t think were possible. 1:06:20: Fuller discusses how he went about shaping each season of Hannibal, and just how collaborative a process it was. Plus, he recalls how the direction of the pilot led Fuller to scrap the next four episodes he’d written and ultimately changed the show for the better. 1:12:30: Fuller goes into detail about why it was so beneficial to be working with a team, especially actors, who cared about the show and what they were putting into it as much as the behind-the-scenes team cared. 1:20:35: Dancy shouts out the toughest scene for his to get through - and it includes Lawrence Fishburne and Raul Esparza. 1:21:21: Fuller details which character from Hannibal Lecter’s past David Bowie would have been asked to play if the show had kept going. 1:24:30: Dancy and Fuller answer a Hannibal fan question from Twitter! 1:28:15: Dancy and Fuller reveal if they took anything from the Hannibal set home 1:30:00: Fuller reveals why the fan-made Hannibal items he’s been sent mean the most to him.

BRYAN FULLER PLEASE TAKE ALL MY MONEY FOR HANNIBAL SEASON 4

Can I just say Hugh is so good looking I'm dead ps: two years later and my opinion still stands strong

NBC didn't want a European actor to portray a European character. Wow, a very American approach. Anyway, Mads was truly a gift in any sense of the word. He became the epitome of elegance the creators chose as the main visual concept in terms of appearance, charisma and his micro expressive acting. I can't say that John Cusack or Hugh Grant possess the same energy when acting. Cusack is kinda forgettable for me, even though he's not a bad actor and was in many good projects, he just doesn't leave a lasting impression, which can be ok for some characters but not for Hannibal. Hugh Grant is memorable and his recent choices of roles only prove it, but his look and his acting just don't fit Hannibal. Some of the scenes would look plain comical or creepy. Not to mention, we wouldn't get such mind-blowing chemistry we got with Hugh and Mads, which is the strongest point in the show imo.

Thank you all for keeping the discussion alive. I will always wave the Hannibal flag and recommend it to everyone I meet.

36:25 John Cusack? Hugh Grant? Neither of them could have held a candle to Mads' performance in this particular role. I'm SO glad they got him.

I can not put into words how badly I want a season 4. It’s almost rude something so perfect came into my life and then left after just three seasons😢

I've not lost the hope yet, even if the 4th season happens in next ten years, I'm still gonna wait for it. HANNIBAL best show ever

There are certain murder scenes that were creepy, and hard to look at it! But Mads was an absolutely wonderful choice for Hannibal. Also the thing that NBC did not really do their research on Mads credentials, he is absolutely talented. The angle he brought to Hannibal is absolutely fascinating

I'm still crying that we get Hannibal Interviews 5 years after it ended. ❤❤❤

I have such a crush on Hugh Dancy lmao

I hope Netflix buys Hannibal. I want a season 4 please!

“5 seasons of tv”😭😭😭

Can I just mention how incredible it is to hear an actual creator of a very successful show go into extensive depth and detail over such great questions and comments? He is so in touch with how the fans feel and his vision for the show. Every interview I’ve seen gives off the feeling that Bryan is very much present in the moment, attentive, and wanting to always give the fanbase insight into the show in it’s entirety. And I felt the same with Hugh’s answers. Talk about two people who care about the project that’s been created and the audience it has been created for.

Thank god he didn’t give up on getting Mads Mikkelsen to be Hannibal. The other guys would’ve been terrible, at least sub - par and an altogether uninteresting Hannibal Lecter.

Mads is such an exceptional actor. I was absolutely enthralled with his performance as hannibal. He completely and utterly encapulated every single intricate detail of hannibals complex, psychological landscape. An absolute gem! Hugh dacy as will graham was also another outstanding choice! He presented the internal conflict of his character in such subtle but memorable nuances that left me completely invested in his characters development. Together these twos chemistry went beyond the simple and typical rules of romance and attraction. Two highly intellient individuals seeking a higher level of psychological understanding that couldnt be ascertained by others. Truly two very remarkable characters that i would give anything to see them grace our screens again! sorry for the long essay but it had to said hahaha

I have dragged so many people into this show (25 new viewers). I will drag more if it means we can get a season 4. PLEASE GIVE US SEASON FOUR.

Everyone is watching it on Netflix. I cant stop watching it.

Hannibal is so criminally underrated. Would LOVE to see a movie or another season.

Hugh’s face when Bryan said the fake corpse was incredibly lifelike to the touch 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 stop you silly man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Bryan Fuller out here looking like someone Hannibal would have cooked up.

Hugh Dancy is a marvellous actor! Out of all of the characters, I fell deeply in love Will Graham!

I only found Hannibal after it came out on Netflix and I am IN LOVE with the show, its so beautiful and the acting is beyond spectacular. Bryan does not know how much Hannibal has taken ahold of Netflix viewers! I pray for a fourth season every day 🙏🏻

My goodness, NBC's Hannibal is one of the best shows ever made. I don't think they realize how lucky they got: with having Bryan Fuller on board and such splendid cast. People still talk about this show years after it ended, which is a huge complement in itself, but also, there are so many shows being produced that are so bad... Quantity over quality, that's what it is. And this is also another reason to just respect any director's autonomy: the really good ones KNOW what they are doing... Same with Dune; I'm so glad Villeneuve just had a vision and didn't allow anyone to mess with his vision of how Dune should look like.

bryan: i hope ppl have watched more than 2 minutes me who just finished wrath of the lamb for the third time: oh bryan......... i Have

Best show I’ve ever seen: gorgeously shot, smartly written and excellently acted. The score compliments the show perfectly, the art department is insanely talented. I cannot think of one flaw in the entire show. The fact that they can create such grotesque, violent scenarios and find the visual poetry and resonance in them is amazing.

"Hannibal" is an absolute creative team goals. I can listen to them talking forever. Never ever seen team being so in tune with each other.

I watched the show only now, after 7 years. OMG, I watched the last episode three times yesterday. I want Will and Hannibal 4 season! This show is like drugs!!!

I love hearing Bryan talk - he has such a expressive, colorful way with words. I had so many shows lined up for bingeing but now this show has ruined me and I know that nothing will ever be as great as this - all I have left now are fanfics and innumerable rewatches to fill the gaping Hannibal shaped hole in my heart.

I literally watched Hannibal for the 4th time this past week, all within a few days. And it was like watching it for the first time because of how layered that script is. Really hoping for season 4!!!

The chemistry between Will and Hannibal is exquisite. Mads and Hugh are amazing actors at portraying those characters genuinely. Please bring it back, with them both. I binge watched the whole thing on Netflix, first time seeing it, I had to see the next episode. Blew me away. Please whoever needs to help them fund this do!!! You would be very silly otherwise. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ And Hugh and Mads are pweoootrrggghhh too. Lmao. Xxx

Hugh dancy is a really great actor. I wish I could see him take on a project similar to the movie “Mandy” or indie horror films. He is a master of setting a tone to a scene that few have.

Hannibal was ahead of it's time❤️‍🔥

Me: *looks up I May Destroy You trailer as Hugh says he is obsessed with it*

The combination of Mr. Dancy's symmetrical good looks and his lovely voice and accent is a distinct pleasure to experience.

We need another season!!! Get it done!!!

i’ve watched a million and one tv shows and i can definitively and with absolute certainty state that hannibal was the best show i’ve ever come across in my life. i just can’t stop rewatching it. i wish more people could find it to boost the possibility of netflix carrying the show on

Watched Hannibal for the first time last month and I cant remember the last time I fell in love with a show so hard.

I guess I’m one of the three people who’s never seen homeland.

David Bowie being one Hannibal would have made my life! He would have been perfect as Hannibal’s Uncle. I hope we can have a season 4! I’ll never stop waiting!

Me: Don't watch the video, you have a test tomorrow morning,,, Also me: HANNIBAL

Bryan look like Robin Williams doing a character

This felt like 5 minutes. I hope the show comes back, I really miss the Hannibal content

I love how interviewers are so careful not to spoil things and Bryan always just happily spills the tea

i love it so much that bryan fuller said he wants to work with phoebe waller-bridge bc killing eve and hannibal are two amazing amazing shows with gay murdery spouses and gorgeous character arcs, god i would give an arm and leg to see the collab

I really loved Hugh's performance throughout the series, and now I'm watching these interviews with a lot of pain knowing that a season 4 is still not made😮‍💨

One of the fascinating aspects of them speculatively putting Will on the spectrum is that recent research findings in high functioning autism, specifically what would formerly have been classified as Aspergers, have found that rather than having deficits in emotional empathy as had been believed, there is actually a hyper intensity of empathy that the individual struggle with trying to separate their emotional experiences with those of others, which creates the need for the social withdrawal that is typical of those on the spectrum.

In all seriousness, this remains my favorite show I’ve ever watched start to “finish”. I would KILL to see more of this story. Every part of it is beautiful and incredibly well crafted. The performances are remarkable and the plot was always inventive and enthralling. I hope everyone involved knows how much it would mean to the viewers to see this show continue.

One of the thing I knew from Hannibal cast is, their cast is amazing also is the director, 'cuz how can the fandom of the series story keeps going for many years after the end of last season fans still desire to see it and hope that one day they will get to see it happen again. But for some reason I think that going with the concept of the tv show only takes a lot of risk, I think the income and attention of people for the story should keep flowing regularly, right now it's not, the more attention and income they can keep them going steadily the more the story can keep going even after time pass So right now they should start to get more of people's attention for real.

I am OBSESSED with Hannibal. Tbh please season 4!! 🙏🙏🙏

Just wanted Hugh, Mads, Bryan, anyway, the entire cast, the producers that worked so hard to made this show happen, please know that the Fannibals will always got your backs! We still are living for a season 4 and we are trying to make our scream to be heard by Netflix, or Amazon Prime, any Network we can assure won't regret taking and embracing Hannibal ❤️

Hannibal still has so much potential, so many new fans have been pulled in through Netflix or Hulu and so many more would join if the show got the opportunity to go on. As farfetched as it may seem, i still hold hope for it to continue.

Amazing interview. This show definitely has a cult following and will be remembered. Mads is an amazing actor it's a shame people with that much talent arnt taken seriously on the American side. I'm glad all the fans got this even after the show has been done for years.

Hannibal is criminally underrated

my sister is watching hannibal for the third time right now, she made my mom, my dad, and me watch it as well

I am begging for a season 4. Pleeeeeaaaaaaase. 😭

I couldn't love Hannibal more than I do! We are really hoping that the show gets to come back!!!

That McDonald's shooting script sounds like a crackfic 😭😭. I'm constantly impressed every time I sit down to rewatch Hannibal. I just adore it. Hannibal and Mr Robot are my two favourite shows, neither of which got the hype they deserved. At least Mr Robot got to end on its own terms D:

I love that Mason Verger scene. Also, I am so glad you asked about Michael Pitt not being in season 3. I was always so curious why he didn't return. It's a shame. I would have loved to see his take on Mason in season 3

I just saw Hannibal for the first time like two months ago and I am absolutely fascinated with it. I love Bryan, Hugh and Mads I think what they did with this show is beyond beautiful, and the rest of the cast is also amazing every single moment of the show. Thank you so much for this interview!!! And I truly hope Netflix, or anyone, can take Hannibal back for another season!!!❤❤

I just finnished all 3 seasons for the houndred time and I think there is just so many people, including me, who need season 4. This show is a picece of art in every way and 3 seasons are just not enough :(

I’ve personally rewatched the series twice on Netflix so far. 🖤🖤🖤

THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH STEVEN FOR THIS INTERVIEW WE REALLY LOVE HOW COMFORTABLE BRYAN AND HUGH TALKING ABOUT THOSE STUFFS AND THE DETAILS AND OF COURSE THE DURATION OF THE INTERVIEW ITSELF BECAUSE SERIOUSLY I'VE BEEN DESPERATELY WANTING A NEW HANNIBAL'S INTERVIEW EVER SINCE THE REUNION LAST MONTH! 💖💖💖

we need season 4! come on netflix!

It is such a rare occurrence to see two people respecting and enjoying each other`s presence so much. I feel so warm and smiley!

It's already 2022, still hoping for S4 😭

"They were right for Their reasons, but Wrong for My reasons" - basically every actually Creative artist in Hollywood/American audio/visual media regarding people who are more interested in money than compelling the masses with daring stories.

Imagine Phoebe Waller-Bridge co-writing season 4 with Bryan omg dream come trueeee

I've watched Hannibal so many times. I basically have it on repeat on Netflix. I'd love more episodes, but as it is; it's perfect. Additional seasons would just be icing on an extremely filling cake.

I am straight, but love Bryan Fuller as an artist creative spirit and the whole cast of Hannibal and Scott Thompson's Post Mortem aftershow. Just an amazing show and production that deserved more seasons. Just the Symphony of Slaughter short documentary blew me away. Details mattered to this wonderful recipe of a show and vision that feels unmatched for network TV or hundreds of multi million dollar production movies.

Is there any other show that looks like this ??? Is a fucking MASTERPIECE

Bryan is a fucking genius, and the cast seems to be very intelligent too, not to mention talented. I started watching the show 2016, and ever since I have kept my hope up, and will ALWAYS keep my hope up for more seasons. I also hope more people start watching it and realizes what an amazing show this is. Netflix - get your shit together, thanks.

Still waiting for Hannibal season 4 :'(

Hugh and Mads forever!!!!

this interview was INCREDIBLE and SO insightful - what great questions, what amazing insight - thank you from a devoted fannibal!!!

I’ve commented it on the reunion video but I’ll say it here too - I recently visited my mum and started watching the show with her. She watched all three seasons within a week. Sometimes six episodes a day (and mind you she was working full time for most of it)! I think that says a lot about how exceptional this show is. And she didn’t even watch it in English (which I think takes away from the experience quite a bit).

Omg a 4th or many more seasons would be AMAZING! Hopefully it happens🙏🏼😭

Just watched Hannibal for the first time in under 2 weeks while going to school and having a job... needless to say this show is my design

Im glad to see so many comments of support for this exquisite show! Its an absolute crime that it was cancelled but the fact so many old and new fannibals are invested in this series gives me hope.

I am dying for season 4, this tv show is so underrated wtffffff???

Hugh Dancy looks like a dehydrated Hugh Jackman......Not that I'm complaining....

What an in-depth conversation. It is a privilege and sheer delight to learn about the details of the production. The ways in which these artists have magnetised, validated and elevated each other - and the genre indeed - are profoundly touching. Through ‘Hannibal’, a place of gaze and contemplation “was made for all of us, together.” Thank you.

Lol @ Bryan Fuller's shirt. What a boss.

I want more seasons :(

Season four. Season four! SEASON FOUR! ❤️😄

i so much enjoyed the nuance, humor, wit of the show and how it took such risks and carried them off so well. the aesthetics were fabulous.

It's 2-minutes for a movie, but for a series it's a full episode to count for viewership.

Thanks for asking about the music. I absolutely love scores and Hannibals is absolutely incredible. I am a music maker myself and my absolute dream job would be to make the music and sound design for this show. In the opening credits, I swear they use the sound of a sizzling fry pan weaving in and out. There are so many things like that... the chimes when alana falls through the window... there was some stuff that reminded me of the clatter type sounds in the shining. Exactly what I would love to, and do love to do.

I love Hannibal as much as any person with taste! Writing, the acting, the tension and formation of the relationship between Will and Hannibal, etc etc but I'll always love how differently formed Bryan wrote Will Graham vs the book and the Manhunter film(which i did NOT like im sorry but i did love brian cox and i do laugh hearing the obvious 80s lines in s3) but i love how with hugh and Bryan they were able to write such a vulnerable and growing and complex character especially with the cliches of masculinity in American media like i can talk forever about it! Also Hugh is so gorgeous im like 😔😔😔😔😔

I’ve met many of my now friends in the Hannibal fandom!! Thank you Brian! 🥺❤️

If Hannibal came out with a season 4 I would be so excited. I loved the show when it first came out on the network and am currently rewatching it on Netflix!

Bryan should do a masterclass on writing a story for screen.

Amazon just bought MGM .... I'd say the recent appearances and reunions around Hannibal are of no coincidence. Season 4 is going forward!

All of the cast, crew, and fans just all are desperate to get our show back🥺

“5 seasons of TV” bruh that hurt 😭😭

Loved this interview. There were some great questions, it was done very professionally and it was a real treat to listen to, thank you so much for doing this!