The actor acquired the rights to Thomas Harris' novel with Orion Pictures.
The Big Picture Gene Hackman is one of those actors who feels like they've lived nine lives . He was one of the most employed and accomplished actors of the '70s and '80s. In particular, Hackman was known for his work in the Best Picture winner The French Connection , leading Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation, and plotting against Superman as the original Lex Luther. Hackman has also explored creative avenues beyond acting, having become a novelist since his retirement.
Gene Hackman Acquired the Rights to 'Silence of the Lambs' "It's one of the most cinematic books I've ever read. As I read it, the movie was clicking in my mind.," Hackman said upon purchasing the rights . Despite the disappointment of Manhunter, Hackman reached out to a contact at Orion Pictures who in turn secured the rights to Silence from Harris's agent which were split 50/50 between Hackman and the company.
Why Did Gene Hackman Drop Out of 'Silence of the Lambs'? Ted Tally recalls being only a third of the way through the script and having yet to be paid when he got the news Hackman was off the project. Empire suggested this was in part due to Mississippi Burning, another dark and violent film. Doing two grisly thrillers in a row may have been a risk to the upward trajectory Hackman's career was on, especially since his involvement wasn't just as a performer.
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