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Tim Curry's Hannibal Lecter 'Greatest Regret'
30 Mar
Summary
- Tim Curry regrets missing the chance to audition for Hannibal Lecter.
- Agent troubles prevented Curry from securing the 'Silence of the Lambs' role.
- Curry also missed auditions for 'Home Alone' and 'Jurassic Park'.
Tim Curry, the beloved actor known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, has spoken about one of his most significant career regrets: missing the opportunity to audition for Hannibal Lecter in 'The Silence of the Lambs.' Curry admitted that he desperately wanted to play the cannibalistic psychiatrist after reading the script.
His agent encountered obstacles in getting him an audition, a role eventually secured by Anthony Hopkins, who won an Oscar for his chilling performance. Curry graciously acknowledged Hopkins's success.
