Mads Mikkelsen On Playing the Tasty New Hannibal Lecter

No Chianti Needed

Star Mads Mikkelsen tells Kevin Fallon about making the iconic bad guy his own in NBC’s new series.

Senior Editor, Obsessed

Published Apr. 4 2013 4:45AM EDT

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Mads Mikkelsen is eating a lot. He’s eating lungs and hearts. The 47-year-old Danish actor, best known for his role in Casino Royale, has recently been chowing down on humans.

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Mads Mikkelsen On Playing the Tasty New Hannibal Lecter

Star Mads Mikkelsen tells Kevin Fallon about making the iconic bad guy his own in NBC’s new series.

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