The latest in line to essay the infamous cannibal is certainly an exciting choice, while the new Herman—ain't no Fred Gwynne.

Deadline reports that the excellent Mads Mikkelsen (CASINO ROYALE, VALHALLA RISING) will take on the iconic Dr. Hannibal Lecter in NBC's upcoming series focused on the relationship between Lecter and FBI agent Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), as Graham enlists's the murderous doctor's help to track a killer. HARD CANDY and 30 DAYS OF NIGHT director David Slade is directing the pilot. 

Meanwhile, SLIDERS and PIRANHA 3D's Jerry O'Connell is our new Herman in next season's MUNSTERS redo, MOCKINGBIRD LANE. He joins Eddie Izzard as Grandpa, as the family of monsters deals with young Eddie Munster's (Mason Cook) newfound case of Werewolf-y. X-MEN and USUAL SUSPECTS helmer Bryan Singer is lensing that pilot. 


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