Tim Curry says iconic villain role that slipped through his fingers is one of his ‘great regrets’

Tim Curry has played some of cinema’s most unforgettable characters, but the actor recently revealed that one role he never landed still haunts him. 

During an appearance on "The Academy" YouTube channel, Curry, 79, reflected on his career of over five decades, sharing he is still disappointed that he was never even considered for one iconic part. 

"One of my great regrets is that I read the script of ‘Silence of the Lambs’ and I desperately wanted to play Hannibal Lecter," Curry said.