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Anthony Hopkins On Roman Emperors, Trump’s Hannibal Lecter Obsession, & Taking It All Too Seriously
The two-time Oscar winner keeps it straightforward, even as he plays the Emperor of Rome & works on an autobiography
In fact, as the NBCUniversal streamer prepares for the Paris Olympics later this month, the 10-espiode first season of Those About to Die puts the power and prestige of competition into a grand perspective. A gladiatorial perspective that offers with a cast including Game of Thrones vet Iwan Rheon, Gabriella Pession and Sara Martins, a clear-eyed view of blood soaked Imperial streets, sex, wealth and power with Hopkins at the center. Insisting on being called Tony, Sir Anthony spoke with me about Those About to Die, his very non-method method as an actor, Donald Trump ’s obsession with Hannibal Lecter, his forthcoming autobiography, and doing the just right amount of research for a role.
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