Why Anthony Hopkins Is Done with Hannibal Lecter | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original Airdate: 10/1/02) Anthony Hopkins reveals why he won’t return to one of cinema’s most feared characters, how he maintains his physical condition, and his skills with celebrity impressions.

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[TroyMartins]

I never realized how funny Anthony Hopkins really is. Such a quirky sense of humour, I love it!

[PaintingandExercise]

I am in love with Anthony Hopkins. He portrays every character through his eyes, body, hands, facial expressions, mannerisms, and all sorts of subtle ways. We are so blessed to have the pleasure of watching him perform.

[speedracer]

Conan O’Brien is so right. Sir Anthony Hopkins has some beautiful eyes that perfectly convey his emotions without requiring him to say anything.

[Missjunebugfreak]

Anthony Hopkins has such a magnificent voice. That Brando impression though 😂

[jeffk]

Every time I hear Anthony Hopkins voice I’m instantly transported to being 10 watching Zorro! Absolute legend!!

[venkatnikhil]

Never ever have I expected this duo to come together. Thanks for uploading this, two legends in their respective fields!!!

[quietastronaut]

"I love bread" really hit me hard. I can relate. That's my biggest curse too lol

[jacqlewis]

Brilliant actor. Hes also a composer and painter

[onlyiforgive]

When mr hopkins said william shatner would escape the cell faster i couldnt stop laughing 😂

[Jonesyb]

For a small country we produce some absolute legends 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[ATOK_]

That might be the best Brando impression I have heard🤯

[tinytanks]

holy smokes, we just witnessed the greatest marlon brando impression of all time

[chemicalbrother]

Conan can't help but feels flattered when Anthony Hopkins says: "You are crazy" (2:22). Who wouldn't?)

[Govindaclass]

Wow! A pleasant surprise😊. Didn’t know Sir Anthony Hopkins ever came on Conan! And judging by what Conan said at the end, I am guessing he has been on Conan multiple times prior to this interview. Please upload those. Thanks for this one.

[Scratch-athon]

The world isn't ready for Conan to quit. We need a new show.

[robbielee]

Greatest living actor absolutely Sir Anthony.

[TaDarling]

OMG, Anthony Hopkins does a GREAT Marlon Brando impersonation!

[lovemusic]

I absolutely love Anthony Hopkins. The biggest regret I have in my older years is that I never got to meet him in my lifetime. He's adorable ❤❤❤

[kingcaid]

I love all of his movies, thank you Ser Anthony Hopkins 🙏🏽

[kaalen]

For such a powerful actor to be this light hearted and generous is rare and incredible.