Hannibal Creator Seeks Zendaya Clarice Starling Reboot

Bryan Fuller, creator of the TV series Hannibal, has expressed his dream to revive the franchise with a limited series adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs, casting Zendaya as FBI Academy student Clarice Starling opposite Mads Mikkelsen's Hannibal Lecter. Fuller envisions this follow-up series exploring the iconic story with his signature style but faces rights issues, as MGM holds the Silence of the Lambs rights, while the De Laurentiis Company controls Hannibal's character rights. Despite these legal hurdles and the passing of producer Martha De Laurentiis, Fuller confirmed that the original Hannibal cast is eager to return. Mikkelsen also supports the idea, noting the fan demand and the cast's enthusiasm for continuing the story. The original Hannibal TV show, which aired from 2013 to 2015, never reached the Silence of the Lambs era due to these rights complications, instead adapting earlier Thomas Harris novels. Fuller's collaboration with Mikkelsen continues with their new film Dust Bunny, keeping hope alive for Hannibal's eventual return to television.