# De Niro Almost Played Hannibal Lecter | Entertainment and Celebrity News

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Podcast: [Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868)
Published: 2026-09-05T12:12:04+00:00
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Robert De Niro almost played Hannibal Lecter—yes, the iconic cannibalistic psychiatrist from “The Silence of the Lambs”—but a scheduling clash with “Cape Fear” and “Backdraft” forced him to pass. Instead, Anthony Hopkins stepped in and delivered a chilling performance that won him an Oscar, while De Niro’s own turn as Max Cady earned him a nomination. The film went on to become a thriller legend, ranking alongside “Jaws” and “Psycho,” proving how one missed opportunity could’ve led to two Oscars… for the same role. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f8f8d300f24685de

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