Fans of Hannibal [1] 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 [2], but Joe Anderson (The Twilight [3] 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!

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

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

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

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

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