Hannibal Cannibalized

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By Newsweek Editors

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Forget that british--read oh-so-serious thespian--background. Anthony Hopkins has decided to become an American movie star. With buddy Steven Spielberg at his side, Hopkins, 62, went before a Los Angeles judge and pledged his allegiance to the U.S. last week. Although he will enjoy dual citizenship and can continue to use his title in the U.K., the Welsh-born knight is being branded a "hypocrite" and "defector" in the British papers. Just a few years ago, Sir Anthony was quoted pontificating that America "can corrupt you so quickly." Then again, how can Merchant-Ivory compete with $15 million or so for a second helping of fava beans and Chianti?

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