Hannibal Lecter has been resurrected once more — and he’s feeling a little younger.
Anthony Hopkins channeled his famous Silence of the Lambs character in a hilarious endorsement of Kim Kardashian‘s new Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap from her Skims shapewear line.
In a video shared to his Instagram on Thursday, the Oscar winner can be seen in a colorful button-down shirt, arms crossed, with the face wrap covering his chin, neck, and ears. The look is comically reminiscent of the mask his cannibal serial killer character is forced to wear in the 1991 film to ensure he doesn’t bite anyone.
“Hello Kim, I’m already feeling 10 years younger,” he says in the clip, using the same mannerisms as Hannibal before ominously telling the camera goodbye.
Tagging Kardashian and her company in the caption, Hopkins added, “Thank you, Kim. Don’t be afraid to come over for dinner.”
The caption seems to be a further ode to the film. In a pivotal jailhouse interview scene between Jodie Foster‘s Clarice Starling — a top student at the FBI’s training academy — and Hopkins’ Hannibal, he horrifies her with a story, telling her, “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.”
Towards the end of the film, he also famously tells her he’s “having an old friend for dinner.”
The cheeky post caught the attention of movie fans and Hollywood stars alike, including Gwyneth Paltrow who commented, “Genius.”
The Rookie star Michael Beach weighed in as well: “Great actor with a great sense of humor!”
Film lovers also got in on the fun, with one asking, “Are you having Kim for dinner???” And another noting, “This is the the best publicity you could get @kimkardashian ! lol. You have to reply. This is so epic!”
Want more movie news? Sign up for Entertainment Weekly‘s free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.
Several fans also flooded the comments with iconic GIFs from the acclaimed 1991 horror film, which pulled off the rare feat of winning “the big 5” Academy Awards — Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor (for Hopkins), and Best Actress (for Foster). It was the third film to do so.
Hopkins’ post comes just two days after the Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap first dropped online, promptly making waves on social media. Described as “a must-have addition to your nightly routine,” the wrap utilizes the brand’s “signature sculpting fabric and features collagen yarns for ultra-soft jaw support. Velcro closures at the top and nape of the neck allow for easy, everyday wear.”
Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
The post Anthony Hopkins channels Hannibal Lecter while trying on Kim Kardashian’s Skims face wrap appeared first on Entertainment Weekly.
