Jim Carrey's Dinner With Hannibal Lecter

Synopsis

Jim Carrey shares a memorable dinner experience with Anthony Hopkins, where he discusses the inspiration behind his character Ace Ventura, which he describes as a smart bird. Carrey reveals that his stylist, Stacy Caltrain, designed his fantastic shirt, which features a sprinter's body and a cockatiel's head. During the dinner, Carrey humorously notes that the atmosphere became a bit creepy as he and Hopkins discussed their characters, including Hannibal Lecter, whom Hopkins portrayed. Carrey mentions that Lecter was inspired by a combination of a crocodile and a tarantula spider, emphasizing the character's infinite patience. The conversation shifts to Carrey's role in the show 'Kidding,' where he reflects on how Aaron, another character, set a high bar for the cast, making it challenging for them to follow.