Announced last month, CBS is looking to continue the story of iconic character Clarice Starling in a Silence of the Lambs sequel series titled “Clarice,” and the role has now been cast.
Deadline reports that Rebecca Breeds (“Pretty Little Liars”) will place Clarice in the pilot. The character was created by Thomas Harris, most memorably played by Jodie Foster.
The site notes, “The project, written and executive produced by Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, has a big series commitment, and a writers room has already been set up.”
“Clarice is set in 1993, a year after the events of The Silence of the Lambs. The series is a deep dive into the untold personal story of Clarice 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.”
Hannibal Lecter is not expected to appear in the planned series.
“Clarice” is produced by MGM and CBS Television Studios in association with Secret Hideout.
