Starring
Edward Norton (Will Graham),
Anthony Hopkins (Lector), Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Ralph
Fiennes (Dollarhyde), Harvey Keitel (Jack Crawford), Mary
Louise Parker (Mrs Graham), Emily Watson (Reba).
Written by Ted Tally (based
on the novel by Thomas Harris)
Directed by Brett Ratner
Official
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Fan Sites: Manhunter.net
(fansite on the original movie adaptation of Red Dragon,
Manhunter).
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Released
by Universal
ETA: Unknown
Plot: Detective
Will Graham is the man responsable for putting evil Dr. Hannibal
Lector behind bars, now he's been assigned to go after a new
serial killer, nicknamed 'the tooth fairy' and, there's only
one man that can help him...Lector himself.
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22nd
May 2002: Red Dragon Update:
The first teaser poster for Brett Ratner's upcoming adaptation
of the popular book Red Dragon by Thomas Harris online.
The new movie, previousley filmed as Manhunter by Michael
Mann sees Anthony Hopkins return as Hannibal Lecter alongside
Edward Norton and Ralph Fiennes. Corona's
Coming Attractions were first to score the poster,
which features the torso of the film's serial killer 'The
Tooth Fairy'.
Click on the image of the right to enlarge.
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8/4/02
The Baltimore Sun printed a report about
Red Dragon, which is currently shooting in the city. They
describe a scene that involves Phillip Seymour Hoffman who
plays a sleazy tabloid reporter.
"The tabloid reporter eases his bronze Lincoln Versailles
up Calvert Street, turns left on Franklin. His arm dangling
out the window, cigarette in hand, press pass perched on the
dashboard, he motions to the parking lot attendant and swings
a little recklessly into the garage of the National Tattler".
The article also goes into detail about a scene that invloves
the death of one of the films characters. Mouse over the text
below to reveal.
'Those who despise slimy journalists
might not mind seeing this one get his comeuppance. In a scene
shot yesterday at sundown, Hoffman's character - actually
a stunt double in latex - is tied to a wheelchair, set on
fire and pushed down a hill. The parking lot attendant's screams
during rehearsal could be heard a block away'. For
a pic taken on set, click
here.
For the rest of the article click on over to Edward-Norton.org,
but beware of very heavy spoilers.
8/3/02
Brett Ratner and producer Martha de
Laurantis have been talking to Entertainment
Weekly about Red Dragon, the prequel to Silence Of The
Lambs.
"Red Dragon" will open with some brand-new scenes.
For the first time, we'll see the capture of Hannibal Lecter
-- a sequence that's shown only in flashback in the book.
According to co-producer Martha De Laurentis, Harris himself
came up with the idea to start the new movie by showing Lecter
as a free man before anyone knew he was a serial killer. In
a scene hinted at in "Silence of the Lambs," Lecter
will serve a (gulp) gourmet dinner to a group of guests unfamiliar
with his culinary predilections.
The
filmmakers are confident that Hopkins (who won an Oscar for
his first portrayal of Lecter) will be convincing as a younger
Hannibal. Despite rumors to the contrary, they say there are
no plans to use computer-generated imagery to alter his appearance.
"I think audiences are pretty forgiving," Ratner
says. "Maybe at first glance you're like, 'oh no, he
doesn't look younger.' But then hopefully you're immersed
in the drama of the film."
Plus,
in the absence of Lecter's perversely affectionate relationship
with Clarice Starling (the character is, of course, absent
from "Red Dragon") Hopkins will get to portray a
different side of the cannibal. Says Ratner: "Hannibal
Lecter in this movie is much more still, much more tense,
much more angry.... He is Manson. He's a crazy..." (more).
It's thought that Anthony Hopkins has been told to exercise
regularly and have facials to make him look younger for the
film.
8/1/02
(2nd update)
Brett Ratner has been speaking with
About.com about Red dragon.
He says that the film will be more faithful to Thomas Harris'
book that Manhunter, the novels previous movie outing.
"Manhunter was cool when it came out, but my script is
written by Ted Tally, who won the Academy Award for writing
Silence Of The Lambs. He didn't write Manhunter or Hannibal.
"This
is really inspired by the book and it's way closer to the
book than Manhunter. Manhunter was kind of inspired by Red
Dragon the book. Red Dragon the movie is literally an interpretation
of the book. Manhunter, I think they even changed the name
because it wasn't close to what the book was. And it ends
more like the book. The end of Manhunter had nothing to do
with the book at all." Ratner added: "Anthony Hopkins
is on a workout regimen. He's lost 20 pounds. He's back to
the weight that he was when he did Silence Of The Lambs."
8/1/02
Vinnie Jones appeared on a New Years
Eve show over here in the UK, I think it was hosted by Jonathan
Ross (Film 2001), and he said that he had gone for a role
in Red Dragon. He said he tried out for the part using an
American accent, but admitted it was very bad. Seems like
the filmmakers are changing the part to a guy with an English
accent to suit him. But which part is it? I haven't heard
that the role of the newspaper journo that [spoiler, mouse
over] becomes Francis Dollarhydes first
victim in the film, has been cast yet or not. Then
again it could be another minor role.
3/12/01
Major update on casting for Red Dragon.
Since the site has just got back up and running, here's a
recap on what's been going on with the casting for Red Dragon.
Well, since we posted last Harvey Keitel has signed on the
dotted line to play Jack Crawford, the role made famous by
Scott Glenn in 'Silence Of The Lambs' and Dennis Farina in
'Manhunter'. Mary Louise Parker is to play Will Graham's wife
in the movie and Ralph Fiennes is in talks to play The Tooth
Fairy, Francis Dollarhyde, the films serial killer.
I've read various reports that director Brett Ratner is to
use digital effects to make Anthony Hopkins appear younger
in the film, as this is a prequel to both Silence Of The lambs
and Hannibal.
23/8/01
Dark
Horizons reports that Red Dragon will be scored by Cliff
Martinez (Traffic) and not Danny Elfman as previously rumoured.
19/8/01
The Hollywood Reporter say that Emily
Watson is to play Reba, the blind woman played by Joan Allen
in Manhunter. Reba works in the same place as the novels serial
killer, 'The Tooth Fairy'. The other casting rumour that's
about is that Scott Glenn and Anthony Heald will reprise their
roles from Silence Of The Lambs as Jack Crawford and Dr. Chiltern.
Jack Crawford was played by Dennis Farina in Manhunter.
12/8/ 01
This month's edition of Total Film indictates
that Danny Elfman will do the score for Red Dragon. (originally
appeared at Dark Horizons).
7/8/01
13th
Street today posted an article that stated that Edward
Norton will take the role of WIll Graham in Red Dragon. The
role of Graham in the 1986 Michael Mann adaptation of Red
Dragon entitled manhunter was played by William L. Peterson.
This news dispells rumours of Nicolas Cage taking the part
although the actor did confirm that he wanted to play Graham
as well as the notorious serial killer, 'The Tooth Fairy'.
Smilin' Jack Ruby at 13th Street now believes that the role
of the 'Tooth Fairy' will go to an unknown actor. Anthony
Hopkins is expected to reprise his role for the third time
as Hannibal Lector. Meanwhile Ananova
say that Red Dragon will commence its shoot in November of
this year.
More news as we get it.
6/8/01
Brett Ratner (Rush Hour) has confirmed
on E! News that he will direct the prequel to Hannibal and
The Silence Of The Lambs, Red Dragon.
27/5/01
Yet another actor has been attached
to this Silence Of The Lambs prequel. Alec Baldwin, next seen
in Pearl Harbor, has expressed an interest. Pearl Harbor's
director, Michael Bay, however, has stated that he is not
going to direct Red Dragon.
21/5/01
Aint
It Cool report that Michael Bay (Pearl Harbor, Armageddon,
Bad Boys) has read Ted tally's script and had had a meeting
regarding directing Red Dragon and Nicolas Cage may take the
lead role as Will Graham. Not sure about these choices myself.
Nicolas Cage may work as Will Graham, but Bay is not the director
for this movie, although with his superb visual style, he
may bring something different to the film. It's not a definate
yet though.
18/5/01
More news on that Ted Tally script.
Aint It Cools 'Quint' posted a script review of his script.
The draft that he saw is dated April 23rd 2001 and he believes
that it is the latest draft. So
get yourselves to AICN.
14/5/01
Page created. Originally filmed as Manhunter back in 1986
by 'Heat' director Michael Mann, Red Dragon is the name of
the novel written by Thomas Harris. Ted Tally, the guy responsable
for The Silence Of The Lambs' screenplay has taken on adapting
this, the first in the 'Hannibal' trilogy. Behind the remake
is Dino De Laurentis who recentley produced Hannibal. Rumours
are that Ted Tally has already handed in his first draft although
Anthony Hopkins has said that he will be more interested in
doing a sequel to Hannibal instead of this, which would obviousley
be a prequel to both that movie and Silence Of The Lambs.
Jude Law's named has come up to replace Hopkins if he decides
to pass on Red Dragon.
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