Los Angeles, Nov 17 (NationPress) Renowned actress Jodie Foster disclosed that she refrained from conversing with the legendary Sir Anthony Hopkins throughout the production of their iconic film, ‘The Silence of the Lambs’.

An old clip from ‘The Graham Norton Show’ has made its way back online, showcasing the actress reminiscing about her experiences while filming ‘The Silence of the Lambs’.

She remarked, “No, I never spoke to him. He was intimidating. On the first day, we held a read-through. I arrived early, went to the restroom, and when I returned, everyone was seated. We proceeded with the read-through, and by the end, I had no desire to engage with him again. Throughout the filming, he was often behind glass partitions. Due to the lengthy scenes, they would confine him at the start of the day, and he would shift locations the following day. By the film’s conclusion, we still hadn’t exchanged a word.”

She added, “I really kept my distance from him. On the last day of shooting, while I was eating a tuna fish sandwich, he approached me. I think he came closer, and with a tear in my eye, I admitted, I was genuinely afraid of you. He replied, I was afraid of you too.”

‘The Silence of the Lambs’, directed by Jonathan Demme, is a psychological thriller based on Thomas Harris’s novel. It tells the story of FBI trainee Clarice Starling (played by Jodie Foster), who seeks the aid of imprisoned cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter to capture the serial killer Buffalo Bill.

This film is celebrated for its gripping narrative, haunting performances—particularly Anthony Hopkins’s unforgettable depiction of Lecter—and its deep exploration of themes such as manipulation, trauma, and power dynamics. It stands out as one of the few films to secure the prestigious Big Five Academy Awards: Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay, marking it as a milestone in suspense cinema and psychological crime storytelling.