Like most major stars of his generation, Sean Connery turned down some significant roles in the course of his lengthy acting career.
From The Lord of the Rings and The Matrix to Harry Potter, the James Bond star wasn't one to hesitate when it came to refusing a role he didn't feel a natural inclination for, regardless of just how successful said movie might be either commercially or critically.
With that being said, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Connery flatly refused to appear in one of the most iconic horror films of the late 20th century, calling the role of The Silence of the Lambs' infamous fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter "too disgusting" for his taste.
According to an interview with Deadline,TheSilence of the Lambs director Jonathan Demme once revealed that his first choice for the role of Hannibal Lecter was none other than Connery.
While the role eventually went to Anthony Hopkins, Demme believed Connery's natural charisma and undeniable screen presence could have translated well for the part of the chilling antihero.
“Sean Connery was the only other person I thought could be amazing for this,” the filmmaker said. “Connery has that fierce intelligence and also that serious physicality. I love Tony Hopkins, but Sean Connery could be amazing.”
Upon sending the movie's script to the Indiana Jones actor, however, Demme learned that Connery had a less-than-enthusiastic response to the role, leading the director to give up on his goal of casting Connery in the film and instead turning to Hopkins.
“Word came back shortly that he thought it was disgusting and wouldn’t dream of playing the part,” Demme said. “So, great, now we can go to Tony Hopkins.”
As it turned out, Hopkins' role in TheSilence of the Lambs wound up earning the veteran actor significant critical acclaim. Among his numerous accolades, Hopkins won the Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Actor, as well as a Golden Globe nomination in that same category.
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