Published 18:44 IST, June 3rd 2020

Sir Anthony Hopkins knew beforehand that 'The Silence of the Lambs' would change his life

The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991's psychological horror drama starring Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter. Read on to know the impact his character had on him

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Completing almost 60 years in film industry, Anthony Hopkins is a huge name in Hollywood. He played Dr. Hannibal Lecter in  Silence of Lambs and won an Oscar for Best Actor for role. As per one of his interviews, it seems that actor h alrey kwn that his character in 1991 movie  Silence of Lambs would change  rest of his life.

Anthony Hopkins says he'll never escape from that guy 

Last year, an international magazine published an interview with Anthony Hopkins. chat session was based on his popular horror flick,  Silence of Lambs. During course of interview, Anthony Hopkins revealed that he immersed himself into his character Hannibal Lecter intimately.

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Acemy-Award winner also said he knew back in 1991, when movie came out, that this part would be a big deal. He ded that he believes that he would never escape from his character. Anthony Hopkins also ded that when he started reing  Silence of Lambs script, he told his nt that this would be  part of a lifetime. Anthony Hopkins furr shared that he h an inclination for people similar to his character.  

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In same interview, Anthony Hopkins also shared views of his teachers about young Anthony. He said when his wife, Stella was doing a documentary on him, one of his teachers told her that he was a mystery. Hollywood star said that at time, he didn’t talk much, and didn’t play sports. He ded that he did t even attend school plays. 

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Red Dragon actor revealed that he was tired of being called stupid. He h thought to himself that one day he will surely show m all. He also realised that he became this or person and his career took off, ded Anthony. 

Silence of Lambs is a 1991 American psychological horror film helmed by Jonathan Demme apted from Thomas Harris' 1988 vel of same name.  Silence of Lambs won Anthony Hopkins Best Actor Oscar award. star plays role of a serial killer named Dr. Hannibal Lecter. He reprises  role in sequel Hannibal (2001) and prequel Red Dragon (2002). 

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18:44 IST, June 3rd 2020