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.
Find out what happened…
The Hunger Games movies, adapted from Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian novels, have become one of the most beloved and successful big-screen renditions of young adult fiction in history. Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many of these actors have gone on to achieve impressive net worths throughout their careers.
While Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth are undoubtedly the most recognizable stars from the franchise, several other actors involved in the project have carved out their own successful paths in the industry.
Believe it or not, it’s been seven years since the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and a highly anticipated prequel movie, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is set to debut this November. Where does the time go?! Naturally, we were curious to see how the stars have fared since gracing the big screen.
You may be surprised by some of the rankings on this list.
Check out the richest stars from The Hunger Games franchise ranked from highest to lowest…
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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Fans of The Hunger Games have very strong opinions regarding a theory involving Jennifer Lawrence‘s Katniss Everdeen amid renewed interest in the franchise with the impending release of The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
If you haven’t seen the movies or read the books in a while, Katniss becomes the face of a rebellion in her home country and the mortal enemy of President Snow (Donald Sutherland) after volunteering for her sister Prim (Willow Shields) to compete in the annual Hunger Games.
She then makes it clear that she’ll play by her own rules by refusing to kill Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), the other tribute from her home district.
Although it has commonly been believed that Prim was chosen by chance, leading to Katniss’ decision to volunteer for the games, some now believe that it was orchestrated by President Snow. And other fans are seeing red about the theory.
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The Hunger Games franchise amassed an incredible following and remains beloved to this day. So much so that a new, prequel movie is in the works for later this year.
However, even the most adoring fans might not know all of the behind-the-scenes secrets about the first talented cast.
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, the franchise tells its story across four movies. It started with The Hunger Games in 2012 and ended with 2015′s Mockingjay Part 2. Plenty went down in that time.
We did some digging and rustled up 10 secrets from the franchise, including details about Jennifer‘s pay and the scene she hated to film, on-set injuries, roles that almost went to other actors and the moment that resulted in damage to a sacred site.
Take a look and let us know if anything surprised you!
Scroll through the slideshow to check out 10 secrets from the set of The Hunger Games…
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.
Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »
