Rutina Wesley is about to encounter a set of chompers that’ll make her True Blood vampire fangs look downright quaint.
TVLine had learned exclusively that the actress is joining Hannibal‘s third season in the pivotal recurring role of Reba McClane, a blind woman who catches the eye of Francis Dolarhyde — AKA The Tooth Fairy (played by The Hobbit‘s Richard Armitage) — and represents his best chance at humanity.
The character, and her romance with Dolarhyde, is a major component of Thomas Harris’ Red Dragon novel, one book in the series on which Hannibal is based. Reba’s previously portrayers include Joan Allen (in 1986’s Manhunter) and Emily Watson (in 2002’s Red Dragon).
TVLine had learned exclusively that the actress is joining Hannibal‘s third season in the pivotal recurring role of Reba McClane, a blind woman who catches the eye of Francis Dolarhyde — AKA The Tooth Fairy (played by The Hobbit‘s Richard Armitage) — and represents his best chance at humanity.
The character, and her romance with Dolarhyde, is a major component of Thomas Harris’ Red Dragon novel, one book in the series on which Hannibal is based. Reba’s previously portrayers include Joan Allen (in 1986’s Manhunter) and Emily Watson (in 2002’s Red Dragon).
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I enjoyed her in the little I've seen of True Blood, plus it's nice they race bent Reba. Reba and Will in RD have a favorite scene of mine, I kinda hope they keep it, even if they gave most of it to Abigail.
ReplyDeleteThis new season is shaping up to be amazing even before it premieres!
ReplyDeleteI liked her on True Blood (even when they didn't know what to do with her character) but I don't think this is a good choice for playing Reba.
ReplyDeleteRutina looks like a strong girl, and not a fragile one as I picture Reba.
Any word on whether the Red Dragon arc will spill over into season 4? It seems like a lot to cram in to 6 episodes :\
ReplyDeleteAlso, it'll be nice seeing a more restrained, quieter performance from Rutina. So far the casting is shaping up very nicely indeed!
Great casting choice.
ReplyDeleteas long as she doesnt have the god-awful southern accent like she had on True Blood..made me cringe when i heard this..i dont see her as the character but you never really know until you see someone play it i guess..ill give her another chance
ReplyDeleteNo Doubt.
ReplyDeleteExcellent and another interesting modification from RD!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any interviews that say as much. I would also think that it would make sense to spill it over into season the beginning of season four and have it somehow bleed into/overlap SOL era (that is, should they get the rights or find away around it)
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