Good news, "Hannibal" fans! There may be a big possibility that the hit NBC psychological thriller-horror series will be making its television comeback in 2017. The latest rumors regarding "Hannibal" season 4 came after the series was cancelled last year.
Ever since "Hannibal" was cancelled after its three rewarding seasons in 2015, rumors have been circulating that producers might be contemplating the possibility of a reboot, as well as the discussions to continue the series on a different network or another media platform, E! News reported last year. Fortunately, showrunner Bryan Fuller has recently shared some details about the much-anticipated "Hannibal" season 4.
'Hannibal' Season 4 Happening In 2017?
In an interview with Collider, Fuller revealed that the rights to the upcoming "Hannibal" season 4 might potentially open in August 2017. He also hinted that actors Mads Mikkelsen (Dr. Hannibal Lecter) and Hugh Dancy (Will Graham) will still be on board despite their busy schedules on their respective projects.
"Two years after the last airing of the show, we can investigate our options," Fuller said, as per Screen Crush. "August 2017 is when we can actually start talking about it. That's when we would have to see what the rights are for the character and for the story, and see who's interested and how we get it done. I have the story, and the cast is excited for the story, so we're ready to go if somebody wants to go."
'Hannibal' Season 4 Cast
As mentioned above, Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy are reportedly "game" to join the cast of "Hannibal" season 4 while Fuller remains passionate to tell Hannibal's saga. That's why, he is not giving up even though syncing everyone's schedules can really be a challenge, Indie Wire notes.
'Hannibal' Season 4 Plot Is Ready
Aside from the cast, Fuller also revealed that Amazons and Netflix are contemplating to pick up "Hannibal" for its fourth season. In fact, Fuller admitted that he already have something in mind when it comes to the plot of "Hannibal" season 4, IGN reports.
"I have the story, and the cast is excited for the story, so we're ready to go if somebody wants to go," Fuller previously said, The Wrap quotes.
'Hannibal' Season 4 To Introduce Clarice Starling?
The previous season of "Hannibal" ended with a full 13-episode season 3 but there have been rumors that the reason for the series' cancellation was due to Fuller's introduction of Jodie Foster's character, Clarice Starling, in "Hannibal" season 4. Sadly, the rights to the character were reportedly unavailable, Irish Independent reveals.
So, will Fuller really introduce Clarice or "Silence of the Lambs" plotline in "Hannibal" season 4? Well, the answer is no. In fact, Dancy told Collider's Allison Keene during the TCA Winter Press Tour that "Hannibal" season 4 will be a "complete restart" but it wasn't "the Clarice or 'Silence of the Lambs' storyline."
Meanwhile, due to the sudden cancellation of "Hannibal," Fannibals launched a social media campaign with a hashtag #SaveHannibal, as reported by JobsNHire. So, do you think "Hannibal" season 4 is happening in 2017? Sound off below and follow Parent Herald for more news and updates.
