MUMBAI: US broadcaster NBC has ordered a 13 episode series ‘Hannibal‘. It is based on the Thomas Harris novel ‘Red Dragon‘ and will feature the famous psychopath Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

The series is from Gaumont International Television and is a contemporary thriller revolving around FBI agent Will Graham and Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

‘Red Dragon‘ was made into a feature film many years ago with Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton and Ralph Fiennes.