Fans of the NBC drama series 'Hannibal' will regrettably be disappointed to hear that the series has just been cancelled and will not be returning for a fourth season.

The series created by Bryan Fuller plans to wrap up its currently airing third season with the finale on September 3.

'Hannibal' premiering in 2013 stars Mads Mikkelsen as the titular villain, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Hugh Dancy, Laurence Fishburne, Caroline Dhavernas, and Gillian Anderson.

The network released this statement on the cancellation:

"We have been tremendously proud of 'Hannibal' over its three seasons. Bryan and his team of writers and producers, as well as our incredible actors, have brought a visual palette of storytelling that has been second to none in all of television - broadcast or cable. We thank Gaumont and everyone involved in the show for their tireless efforts that have made 'Hannibal' an incredible experience for audiences around the world."

Showrunner Bryan Fuller has released this statement regarding the cancellation:

"NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared, and kept us on the air for three seasons despite Cancellation Bear Chow ratings and images that would have shredded the eyeballs of lesser Standards & Practices enforcers. (NBC entertainment president) Jen Salke and her team have been fantastic partners and creatively supportive beyond measure. 'Hannibal' is finishing his last course at NBC's table this summer, but a hungry cannibal can always dine again. And personally, I look forward to my next meal with NBC."

News suggest that the producers of the show are currently searching for other networks that the series can yet live on.