There’s been a lot of talk in Australia recently about adaptations of old plays into “new works”. And there’s a constant refrain that Hollywood has lost all imagination, which is why mainstream fare is so often based on something with brand recognition – a comic book, a superhero, a television series, a remake. And it’s easy to bemoan remakes and reboots, prequels and sequels – especially if you have a fondness for the original movie. Or TV series. Or comic book. Or theme park ride. Mads Mikkelsen, delicious as Hannibal in Hannibal (2013) Bryan Fuller’s new TV series, Hannibal , is based on the characters that first appeared in Thomas Harris’ book, "Red Dragon" – first published in 1981. That book has already been made into a film twice: Manhunter , a lean thriller from Michael Mann in 1986; Red Dragon , by director Brett Ratner in 2002. The character of Hannibal Lecter first appears in "Red Dragon", but he’s most famous for appearing in Thomas Harris’
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