Michael Pitt Isn't Returning to Hannibal, but the New Mason Verger Looks Terrifying

Fans of Hannibal remember Mason Verger as one of the cruelest, most bizarre villains in the show's history. Last we saw him, he cuts off his own face after drinking a hallucinogenic cocktail and feeds it to Will's dogs, even eating a part of his own nose. Shockingly, he survives, and going into the third season, Michael Pitt won't be returning as the creep, but Joe Anderson (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2) will step into the role. Anderson has shared a few pictures teasing his appearance, so take a look at those below until we at least get a premiere date!

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First of all, let us remember Pitt as a perfectly twisted Mason Verger. We'll miss you, buddy.

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Anderson shared this from Toronto (where Hannibal shoots) a few weeks ago.

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Joked Anderson last week, "How long does it take you to put your face on in the morning?"

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He also shared a picture of Gary Oldman as Mason Verger in 2001's Hannibal.

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Though he's pulled the picture down now, Anderson Instagrammed a photo of himself in his full Mason Verger makeup.