Actor Ted Levine opened up about playing Buffalo Bill in ‘Silence of the Lambs’ and the criticism the character has received from the transgender community. The film follows Clarice Starling, played by Jodie Foster, who tries to track down serial k1ller Buffalo Bill - consulting with convicted c*nnibal Hannibal Lector to better understand her target. While the sexuality or gender identity of Buffalo Bill is not stated in the film, since its release, many have viewed the character as gender non-comforming or transgender. Over the years, fans have criticized this depiction of a potential trans character, and the ultimate villainization of them. Now speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, the actor who played Buffalo Bill has shared similar concerns. Saying; “There are certain aspects of the movie that don’t hold up too well,” Levine went on to say; “We all know more, and I’m a lot wiser about transgender issues. There are some lines in that script and movie that are unfortunate.” “[It’...