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Jason Schwartzman has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” for director Francis Lawrence and producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
Schwartzman is playing the role of Lucretius “Lucky” Flickerman, the host of the 10th Hunger Games and ancestor to Caesar Flickerman, who would become the voice of Panem.
The cast already includes Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, ‘Euphoria’ Star Hunter Schafer and Josh Andrés Rivera, which the Wrap first reported.
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‘Euphoria’ Star Hunter Schafer Joins ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel
The prequel film in the franchise, which has grossed over 3 billion globally, is based on the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins and is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 17, 2023.
Francis Lawrence returns to the series, having directed the sequels “Catching Fire” and both parts of “Mockingjay.”
Collins, Tim Palen and Jim Miller will...
Schwartzman is playing the role of Lucretius “Lucky” Flickerman, the host of the 10th Hunger Games and ancestor to Caesar Flickerman, who would become the voice of Panem.
The cast already includes Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, ‘Euphoria’ Star Hunter Schafer and Josh Andrés Rivera, which the Wrap first reported.
Also Read:
‘Euphoria’ Star Hunter Schafer Joins ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel
The prequel film in the franchise, which has grossed over 3 billion globally, is based on the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins and is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 17, 2023.
Francis Lawrence returns to the series, having directed the sequels “Catching Fire” and both parts of “Mockingjay.”
Collins, Tim Palen and Jim Miller will...
- 6/27/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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Jason Schwartzman is the latest star to join The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
In the prequel, Schwartzman will play Lucretius “Lucky” Flickerman, the host of the 10th Hunger Games and ancestor to Caesar Flickerman, who would become the voice of Panem and is played by Stanley Tucci in the original Hunger Games films.
He joins Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow (played by Donald Sutherland in the original films), Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow, Coriolanus’ cousin and confidante, Josh Andres Rivera as Sejanus Plinth, the mentor to a tribute from District 2 and a close friend of young Coriolanus Snow, and Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray, the girl tribute from impoverished District 12.
Francis Lawrence, who directed three of the four Hunger Games movies — Catching Fire, Mockingjay: Part One and Mockingjay: Part Two — is back in the helmer’s seat with franchise...
Jason Schwartzman is the latest star to join The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
In the prequel, Schwartzman will play Lucretius “Lucky” Flickerman, the host of the 10th Hunger Games and ancestor to Caesar Flickerman, who would become the voice of Panem and is played by Stanley Tucci in the original Hunger Games films.
He joins Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow (played by Donald Sutherland in the original films), Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow, Coriolanus’ cousin and confidante, Josh Andres Rivera as Sejanus Plinth, the mentor to a tribute from District 2 and a close friend of young Coriolanus Snow, and Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray, the girl tribute from impoverished District 12.
Francis Lawrence, who directed three of the four Hunger Games movies — Catching Fire, Mockingjay: Part One and Mockingjay: Part Two — is back in the helmer’s seat with franchise...
- 6/27/2022
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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May the odds ever be in our favor as the long-awaited “Hunger Games” prequel film headed for theaters.
Based on Suzanne Collins’ novel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the origin story behind the world of viral “The Hunger Games” series is revealed. Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson shot to fame as the love triangle at the root of the post-apocalyptic life-or-death tournament comprised of teen tributes.
Director Francis Lawrence returns to the franchise to helm “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” introducing a whole new crop of tributes. Screenwriter Michael Lesslie (“Assassin’s Creed”) pens the script. The origin story of Panem President Coriolanus Snow, played by Donald Sutherland in the original movies, is also unveiled, with “The Gilded Age” breakout star Tom Blyth cast as the young Coriolanus. Rachel Zegler is starring in the lead role. The film is slated to premiere in theaters...
Based on Suzanne Collins’ novel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the origin story behind the world of viral “The Hunger Games” series is revealed. Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson shot to fame as the love triangle at the root of the post-apocalyptic life-or-death tournament comprised of teen tributes.
Director Francis Lawrence returns to the franchise to helm “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” introducing a whole new crop of tributes. Screenwriter Michael Lesslie (“Assassin’s Creed”) pens the script. The origin story of Panem President Coriolanus Snow, played by Donald Sutherland in the original movies, is also unveiled, with “The Gilded Age” breakout star Tom Blyth cast as the young Coriolanus. Rachel Zegler is starring in the lead role. The film is slated to premiere in theaters...
- 6/24/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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“Euphoria” star Hunter Schafer has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” for director Francis Lawrence and producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, the studio announced on Wednesday.
Schafer will play Tigris Snow, Coriolanus’s cousin and confidante, who advises him in everything – from his role as mentor to the core of his moral compass. The cast already includes Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera, which the Wrap first reported.
The prequel film in the franchise, which has grossed over 3 billion globally, is based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins and is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 17, 2023.
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‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Finds Its Sejanus Plinth in ‘West Side Story’ Actor Josh Andrés Rivera (Exclusive)
Francis Lawrence returns to the series, having directed the sequels “Catching Fire” and both parts of “Mockingjay.”
Collins, Tim Palen, and Jim Miller...
Schafer will play Tigris Snow, Coriolanus’s cousin and confidante, who advises him in everything – from his role as mentor to the core of his moral compass. The cast already includes Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera, which the Wrap first reported.
The prequel film in the franchise, which has grossed over 3 billion globally, is based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins and is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 17, 2023.
Also Read:
‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Finds Its Sejanus Plinth in ‘West Side Story’ Actor Josh Andrés Rivera (Exclusive)
Francis Lawrence returns to the series, having directed the sequels “Catching Fire” and both parts of “Mockingjay.”
Collins, Tim Palen, and Jim Miller...
- 6/22/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The new "Hunger Games" prequel feature, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes", to be directed by Francis Lawrence, is based on the 2020 novel by Suzanne Collins, starring Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth, opening in theaters November 17, 2022:
"...years before he would become the tyrannical 'President of Panem', 18-year-old 'Coriolanus Snow' is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war 'Capitol. With the 10th annual 'Hunger Games' fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor 'Lucy Gray Baird', the girl tribute from impoverished 'District 12'.
“But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird,...
"...years before he would become the tyrannical 'President of Panem', 18-year-old 'Coriolanus Snow' is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war 'Capitol. With the 10th annual 'Hunger Games' fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor 'Lucy Gray Baird', the girl tribute from impoverished 'District 12'.
“But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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Exclusive: The ensemble cast of Lionsgate’s prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes keeps growing, and we’ve heard first that Nick Benson, Laurel Marsden, Lilly Cooper, Luna Steeples and Hiroki Berrecloth are joining the Francis Lawrence directed title opposite Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera.
The prequel is set years before Coriolanus Snow (Blyth) becomes the fierce President of Panem. The 18-year-old is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Zegler), the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their...
The prequel is set years before Coriolanus Snow (Blyth) becomes the fierce President of Panem. The 18-year-old is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Zegler), the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their...
- 6/21/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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West Side Story actor Josh Andrés Rivera has joined Lionsgate’s Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Rivera will play Sejanus Plinth, the mentor to a tribute from District 2 and a close friend of young Coriolanus Snow, who will be played by Tom Blyth in the feature. Rivera will also be reuniting onscreen with West Side Story co-star Rachel Zegler, who will be playing Lucy Gray, the girl tribute from impoverished District 12.
The adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel will debut in theaters worldwide Nov. 17, 2023. Lionsgate’s four-film Hunger Games franchise had earned over 3 billion globally when it wrapped up in 2014, and it is now looking to extend the life span with the adaptation of Collins’ latest novel in the dystopian series, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The Wrap first reported the news.
Francis Lawrence, who directed...
West Side Story actor Josh Andrés Rivera has joined Lionsgate’s Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Rivera will play Sejanus Plinth, the mentor to a tribute from District 2 and a close friend of young Coriolanus Snow, who will be played by Tom Blyth in the feature. Rivera will also be reuniting onscreen with West Side Story co-star Rachel Zegler, who will be playing Lucy Gray, the girl tribute from impoverished District 12.
The adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel will debut in theaters worldwide Nov. 17, 2023. Lionsgate’s four-film Hunger Games franchise had earned over 3 billion globally when it wrapped up in 2014, and it is now looking to extend the life span with the adaptation of Collins’ latest novel in the dystopian series, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The Wrap first reported the news.
Francis Lawrence, who directed...
- 6/15/2022
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Josh Andrés Rivera (“West Side Story”) is set to play the role of Sejanus Plinth in the “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” for director Francis Lawrence and producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, TheWrap has exclusively learned.
Sejanus Plinth is a close friend of young Coriolanus Snow and the mentor to a tribute from District 2. Tom Blyth is playing the role of Coriolanus Snow. Rivera also joins his fellow “West Side Story” alum Rachel Zegler, who is set to play Lucy Gray Baird in the film.
The prequel film in the franchise, which has grossed over 3 billion globally, is based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins and is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 17, 2023.
Also Read:
Rachel Zegler to Lead ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’
Francis Lawrence returns to the series, having directed the sequels “Catching Fire” and both parts of “Mockingjay.
Sejanus Plinth is a close friend of young Coriolanus Snow and the mentor to a tribute from District 2. Tom Blyth is playing the role of Coriolanus Snow. Rivera also joins his fellow “West Side Story” alum Rachel Zegler, who is set to play Lucy Gray Baird in the film.
The prequel film in the franchise, which has grossed over 3 billion globally, is based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins and is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 17, 2023.
Also Read:
Rachel Zegler to Lead ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’
Francis Lawrence returns to the series, having directed the sequels “Catching Fire” and both parts of “Mockingjay.
- 6/15/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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On November 17, 2023, get ready to return to the games.
Lionsgate has released a first teaser for director Francis Lawrence’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes.
Synopsis: Return to The Hunger Games, the landmark film franchise that has earned over 3 billion globally, with Lionsgate’s adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ #1 New York Times Bestseller The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able...
Lionsgate has released a first teaser for director Francis Lawrence’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes.
Synopsis: Return to The Hunger Games, the landmark film franchise that has earned over 3 billion globally, with Lionsgate’s adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ #1 New York Times Bestseller The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able...
- 6/6/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The new "Hunger Games" prequel feature, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes", directed by Francis Lawrence, is based on the 2020 novel by Suzanne Collins, starring Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth, opening in theaters November 17, 2022:
"...years before he would become the tyrannical 'President of Panem', 18-year-old 'Coriolanus Snow' is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war 'Capitol. With the 10th annual 'Hunger Games' fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor 'Lucy Gray Baird', the girl tribute from impoverished 'District 12'.
“But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird,...
"...years before he would become the tyrannical 'President of Panem', 18-year-old 'Coriolanus Snow' is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war 'Capitol. With the 10th annual 'Hunger Games' fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor 'Lucy Gray Baird', the girl tribute from impoverished 'District 12'.
“But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird,...
- 6/6/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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The odds are in Rachel Zegler’s favor.
Following a day of speculation fueled by a tweet posted by the “West Side Story” star, Lionsgate revealed Zegler has been cast as a lead character in “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel to “The Hunger Games.” Zegler will play Lucy Gray Baird in the film, which tells the origin story for the villainous President Coriolanus Snow. (Snow was played by Donald Sutherland in the original franchise.)
The adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel will debut in theaters worldwide on November 17, 2023.
Said Francis Lawrence, who directed three of the four “Hunger Games” movies, “Like everybody, I first saw Rachel Zegler in ‘West Side Story,’ and like everybody, I knew I was watching a star who would command the screen for a generation. Lucy Gray is a perfect match for her as an actress: the character is bold, independent, and defiant, but also vulnerable,...
Following a day of speculation fueled by a tweet posted by the “West Side Story” star, Lionsgate revealed Zegler has been cast as a lead character in “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel to “The Hunger Games.” Zegler will play Lucy Gray Baird in the film, which tells the origin story for the villainous President Coriolanus Snow. (Snow was played by Donald Sutherland in the original franchise.)
The adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel will debut in theaters worldwide on November 17, 2023.
Said Francis Lawrence, who directed three of the four “Hunger Games” movies, “Like everybody, I first saw Rachel Zegler in ‘West Side Story,’ and like everybody, I knew I was watching a star who would command the screen for a generation. Lucy Gray is a perfect match for her as an actress: the character is bold, independent, and defiant, but also vulnerable,...
- 5/31/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Gold Derby
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“West Side Story” actor Rachel Zegler is set to star in “The Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”
Zegler had prompted speculation about her casting after she tweeted on Monday night, “listen up….. can y’all grow restfully? are you becoming an individual resting decisively?” As eagle-eyed fans pointed out, the first letter of each word in her tweet spells out the main character’s name, Lucy Gray Baird.
https://t.co/CCjQ7DIncN pic.twitter.com/EXKXqnzLne
— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) May 31, 2022
The movie is being adapted from Suzanne Collins’ 2020 book of the same name, which takes place decades before Katniss Everdeen’s adventures in “The Hunger Games.” That means Jennifer Lawrence, who shot to superstardom as the Girl on Fire, does not appear in the prequel story. Instead, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” centers on Coriolanus Snow, an ambitious boy who eventually...
Zegler had prompted speculation about her casting after she tweeted on Monday night, “listen up….. can y’all grow restfully? are you becoming an individual resting decisively?” As eagle-eyed fans pointed out, the first letter of each word in her tweet spells out the main character’s name, Lucy Gray Baird.
https://t.co/CCjQ7DIncN pic.twitter.com/EXKXqnzLne
— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) May 31, 2022
The movie is being adapted from Suzanne Collins’ 2020 book of the same name, which takes place decades before Katniss Everdeen’s adventures in “The Hunger Games.” That means Jennifer Lawrence, who shot to superstardom as the Girl on Fire, does not appear in the prequel story. Instead, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” centers on Coriolanus Snow, an ambitious boy who eventually...
- 5/31/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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Fresh off her commanding performance in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated “West Side Story” (and ahead of starring roles in “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” and Disney’s live-action “Snow White”), Rachel Zegler has been tapped by Lionsgate to lead “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” as Lucy Gray Baird for director Francis Lawrence and producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson. The prequel film in the franchise that has grossed over 3 billion globally is based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins and slated to hit theaters on November 17, 2023.
The film’s official synopsis is as follows: “Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird,...
The film’s official synopsis is as follows: “Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird,...
- 5/31/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
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Lionsgate has cast Tom Blyth to star in the upcoming prequel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” as an 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow, decades before he became the deadly adversary of Katniss Everdeen.
Blyth currently stars on the Epix series “Billy the Kid,” and now will be the face of a film that Lionsgate hopes will revive its most lucrative franchise with four films that combined grossed nearly 3 billion at the global box office. Donald Sutherland starred in those four films as Snow, who leads a dystopian nation where 12 vassal districts are required each year to sacrifice two of their children for a televised fight to the death as punishment for a failed rebellion.
Based on Suzanne Collins’ 2020 novel of the same name, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” takes place 64 years before the events of the “Hunger Games” and chronicles the start of Snow’s rise to power,...
Blyth currently stars on the Epix series “Billy the Kid,” and now will be the face of a film that Lionsgate hopes will revive its most lucrative franchise with four films that combined grossed nearly 3 billion at the global box office. Donald Sutherland starred in those four films as Snow, who leads a dystopian nation where 12 vassal districts are required each year to sacrifice two of their children for a televised fight to the death as punishment for a failed rebellion.
Based on Suzanne Collins’ 2020 novel of the same name, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” takes place 64 years before the events of the “Hunger Games” and chronicles the start of Snow’s rise to power,...
- 5/16/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
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