--- title: "We’re Ambivalent: Anthony Hopkins Is Turning His Work Into NFTs" description: "Sir Anthony Hopkins is doing what none other has done before — transforming his iconic body of work into NFTs, for some reason." date: "2022-08-18" modified: "2022-08-18" authors: - name: "Noor Al-Sibai" job_title: "Senior Staff Writer" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/nooralsibai" url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/anthony-hopkins-nft-collection" categories: - "Blockchain" - "Future Society" - "NFTs" tags: - "anthony hopkins" - "nfts" - "the digest" - "web3" --- # We’re Ambivalent: Anthony Hopkins Is Turning His Work Into NFTs ![Sir Anthony Hopkins is doing what none other has done before — transforming his iconic body of work into NFTs, for some reason.]() *\Image: Orange Comet\* ## Lambs NFTing Sir Anthony Hopkins is following through with a [prior threat](): transforming his iconic body of work into non-fungible tokens (NFTs). As [*Variety* reports](), the "Silence of the Lambs" star is launching a line titled "[the Eternal Collection]()" that places his most famous roles within archetypes like "The Hero," "The Lover," and "The Magician." While it's incredibly goofy that an 84-year-old movie star is into NFTs at all, the details of the drop, scheduled to be released next month on OpenSea by the studio Orange Comet Web3, sound and look pretty baller. For the most expensive tier of NFTs, *Variety* notes, one lucky high bidder will get an animated GIF with all 10 of the tarot-esque archetypes, along with framed physical posters of art chosen by the knighted actor, an "intimate lunch/brunch" with him, and an autographed art book featuring his original art. ## Tokenize the Rude During a digital press conference, Hopkins both waxed poetic about the possibilities of digital art and made fun of the less-artistic nature of much of the work that populates the scene. “The barrier to entry of NFTs is so low," [the octogenarian said]() during the news conference. "There’s a glut of junk in NFTs. The strong will survive, make no mistake. Web3 and blockchain technology are a game-changer." "NFTs are a blank canvas to create art in a new format," he added. "I’m probably the oldest guy in the NFT community and on social media, which proves all is possible at any age." This isn't the "Meet Joe Black" legend's first foray into NFTs. Earlier this summer, Hopkins tweeted at fellow A-Lister NFT enthusiasts Jimmy Fallon, [Reese Witherspoon](), and Snoop Dogg asking them where to start. At the time, [Futurism noted]() a conspiracy theory [suggesting that Hopkins' talent agency](), CAA, may have put him up to his NFT fandom, because the group is an investor in the OpenSea market — the very same ones that the actor will now be selling his own collection on, though per the press conference, all of the proceeds will go towards a charity chosen by the actor and his wife. With this latest drop, there's no telling whether Sir Anthony's "Eternal Collection" is a genuine passion project or one that his agency nudged him towards — and really, if it looks this awesome, what's the difference? **READ MORE:** [Anthony Hopkins to Launch NFT Collection Inspired by His Film Roles and Artwork]() \[*Variety*\] **More on celeb NFTs:** *[Celebrities Smacked Down For Shilling NFTs Without Legal Disclosures]()* ## Author At Futurism, I've often been drawn to unpacking the narratives that underlie technological, scientific and medical progress, with a special interest in areas of conflict and ambiguity that end up setting agendas and steering the fates of both elites and the hoi polloi. I'm a committed generalist, but I often find myself returning to work involving NASA and the private space sector, the effects of AI on media and society, and the mechanics of the pharmaceutical industry, with a specific focus on the spread of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Prior to Futurism, I worked for publications ranging from Media Matters and Truthdig to Raw Story and Bustle. I'm also the author of "Myspace Scene Queens," a 2024 title in Instar Books' acclaimed "Remember the Internet" series. My work at Futurism has been cited by outlets including the New Yorker, Slate, Nieman Lab, the Verge, the MIT Technology Review, the Sunday Times, and the Daily Beast. I grew up in North Carolina, attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and now live in Brooklyn, New York. In my free time, I'm an avid reader and music fan; you can probably find me at a local poetry reading, concert, underground rave, or DJ set. I'm the proud parent of an ineffable orange cat named Mee-Mow. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()