“Hannibal” is still alive, according to showrunner Bryan Fuller, despite an untimely cancellation by NBC after three low-rated but much-beloved seasons.
“The cast is game, I’m game, it’s just a matter of finding the right time where everybody’s schedules sync up, but I would love to continue to tell the story with [series stars] Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen,” the showrunner told Collider at Wednesday’s Saturn Awards.
The writer/producer, who is currently showrunner on Starz’s “American Gods” as well as CBS All Access’ upcoming “Star Trek” reboot, even revealed a date when real conversation about bringing back “Hannibal” can begin.
“August 2017 is when we can actually start talking about it,” he said, a date that will mark two years since the end of the series on NBC. “That’s when we would have to see what the rights are for the character and for the story, and see who’s interested and how we get it done. I have the story, and the cast is excited for the story, so we’re ready to go if somebody wants to go.”
“Hannibal’s” third season ended with Mikkelsen’s title character and Dancy’s Will Graham inevitably, finally killing someone together. Rather than immediately regret his actions, the formerly upstanding Will said only, “It’s beautiful.”
It’s a cliffhanger that easily lends itself to more stories, perhaps because filming on Season 3 wrapped before the cast and crew were informed the series had been canceled.
Fuller last revealed in July 2015 that Amazon and Netflix had passed on picking up “Hannibal” for its fourth season, but those involved with the show were still exploring other possibilities.
First Looks at New TV Shows for the 2016-17 Season (Updating Photos)
Marlon Wayans, Geena Davis and Michael Weatherly are just a few of the stars coming to TV series this fall.
NBC's "Trial & Error" stars John Lithgow as an eccentric professor accused of murdering his wife. Jeff Astrof ("The New Adventures of Old Christine") and Matt Miller are the writer-producers.
NBC's "Powerless," the first comedy set in the DC Comics universe, stars Vanessa Hudgens as an insurance adjuster who investigates damages caused by superheroes.
Fox's "APB" is a crime drama set in Chicago, complete with coverups and police corruption. Justin Kirk plays the tech titan who finances his own security force to bring justice to the city.
"Bull" on CBS stars Michael Weatherly as a jury consultant; the series is modeled on the real-life trial experiences of Dr. Phil.
Fox's "Lethal Weapon" is a reboot of the popular movie franchise, this time with Clayne Crawford ("Rectify") and Damon Wayans Sr. as a pair of bickering buddy cops.
Fox's "The Exorcist" stars Geena Davis as a woman troubled by dark visions and the two priests who investigate. Jeremy Slater will be the writer-producer.
Fox's comedy "The Mick" stars Kaitlin Olson as a low-life hustler who inherits his sister's fortune - and her three spoiled kids.
Fox's drama "Pitch" is about a young woman (Kylie Bunbury of "Under the Dome") who makes history by becoming the first woman to play Major League Baseball.
Fox's "Making History" is a time-travel comedy with Leighton Meester ("Gossip Girl") as one of three friends who share adventures across two centuries.
NBC's "Chicago Justice" is the latest crime drama from "Law & Order" mastermind Dick Wolf. A team of tough prosecutors battle crime while navigating complicated big-city politics.
NBC's "This is Us" is a dramedy from writer Dan Fogelman that revolves around an interdependent cast of characters, several of whom share the same birthday.
ABC's "Time After Time" is a time-travel drama from writer-producer Kevin Williamson about the search for Jack the Ripper.
NBC's "Marlon" is a family comedy starring "Scary Movie" star Marlon Wayans.
Tina Fey is among the executive producers on NBC's "Great News," a comedy about a woman (Andrea Martin) who rejoins the workforce as an intern at her daughter's TV station.
NBC's "Midnight, Texas" is a horror fantasy about vampires, witches and other supernatural beings in a remote Texas town. The network is saving the show for midseason.
CBS' "Kevin Can Wait" brings Kevin James back to his sitcom roots.
ABC's family comedy "Speechless" stars Minnie Driver as a mom with a special-needs kid.
CBS is rebooting the adventure series "MacGyver."
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Here is what the broadcast networks have coming this fall and beyond
Marlon Wayans, Geena Davis and Michael Weatherly are just a few of the stars coming to TV series this fall.
