NBC/Amazon Prime One of the best things about NBC's "Hannibal" is Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen as the show's titular character. His portrayal of the infamous Dr. Lecter is unique in that his cannibalistic obsession manifests itself in such a way that his character comes off as a master chef, not some human-craving barbarian.

Prior to shooting for season 3, Business Insider spoke with the show's food stylist, Janice Poon, to find out just how hands-on the actor truly is on set. Poon tells us Mikkelsen does all his own food stunts.

"That was really him chopping ingredients," Poon tells Business Insider. "He [Mikkelsen] came up to my studio for some culinary training because he is a master of all things, he can do everything better than anybody. He's a quick study; he's just very dexterous and aware of physicality and using different instruments."





Poon says there was one moment on set when Hannibal was tasked with pulling off an impressive food trick akin to something you'd see at a Benihana restaurant.