Silence Of The Lambs sequel series cast new Clarice Starling

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

CBS’ upcoming SILENCE OF THE LAMBS sequel series CLARICE has just cast THE ORIGINALS and PRETTY LITTLE LIARS star Rebecca Breeds as the new Clarice Starling. She takes over the role from Jodie Foster (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS) and Julianne Moore (HANNIBAL).

The show hails from writers and executive producers Alex Kurtzman (LOCKE & KEY, SLEEPY HOLLOW) and Jenny Lumet (THE MUMMY, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY) and is said to be set a year after the events of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS in 1993.

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It's described as a deep dive into the untold personal story of Starling

as she returns to the field to pursue serial murderers and sexual predators while navigating the high stakes political world of Washington, D.C. Brilliant and vulnerable, Clarice graduated Magna from UVA with a double major in psych and criminology. Her bravery gives her an inner light that draws monsters and madmen to her. Her complex psychological makeup comes from a challenging childhood, and her drive comes from her need to escape the burden of family secrets that have haunted her throughout her life.

Kurtzman will executive produce with Heather Kadin and Aaron Baiers co-executive producing. MGM And CBS Television Studios are the studios.

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Kurtzman and Lumet said:

After more than 20 years of silence, we’re privileged to give voice to one of America’s most enduring heroes – Clarice Starling. Clarice’s bravery and complexity have always lit the way, even as her personal story remained in the dark. But hers is the very story we need today: her struggle, her resilience, her victory. Her time is now, and always.

Hannibal Lecter is not expected to be part of the series but we'll let you know when we hear more!