The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes almost looked very different.
A new behind-the-scenes feature from Entertainment Weekly explores stories from the set of the upcoming film, which hits theaters and IMAX on November 17, with director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson.
During the discussion, it was revealed that Rachel Zegler originally turned down the role of Lucy Gray.
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is coming!
The highly anticipated Francis Lawrence-directed new installment in the Hunger Games franchise, based on the best-selling Suzanne Collins novel, hits theaters and IMAX on November 17.
Here’s a plot summary: the movie follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post- war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.
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Rachel Zegler has back hair and she’s not ashamed of it.
The 22-year-old West Side Story actress took to her Twitter account on Sunday (September 10) to respond to a troll who asked if she’s shaved her back.
The Twitter user shared a photo of Rachel wearing a backless dress at the 2021 Met Gala. “Did you finally shave your back?” the person said.
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes character posters are finally here!
Here’s a synopsis of the movie: The film follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post- war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.
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The son of the director of the original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs movie is speaking out about the upcoming live action film.
David Hand Jr, who is the son of David Hand Sr, the director and lead animator on the movie, isn’t a fan of Disney turning the movie into a live action movie, which will star Rachel Zegler as the title character, and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen.
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Rachel Zegler is in hot water with a lot of fans right now.
Over the past couple of weeks, the 22-year-old actress has been the subject of countless TikTok videos and commentary over her remarks about her upcoming movie, the live-action adaptation of Snow White.
It all kicked off late last year, when Rachel shared her opinion about the original 1937 animated film, and it didn’t sit well with Disney fans.
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Rachel Zegler is aware of the controversy surrounding her Snow White remake, and she’s sending love to her fans for standing by her side.
If you missed it, Disney’s latest live-action remake was mired in controversy after photos from the set emerged online earlier this week.
Critics took issue with the diverse cast that had been selected for that roles that have traditionally been referred to as the “Dwarfs.” Rachel‘s casting was previously also met with a racist backlash, which reignited once again with the new pics.
She took to social media to weigh in on the vitriol and to thank fans for standing by her side. The actress also shared some photos reminding everyone that she has been a princess for years!
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