If it comes to pass, Lawrence would still “definitely” return as Katniss Everdeen.
From November 16th it will be said again: “Let the Hunger Games begin!” In the prequel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” of the popular film series, which will be shown in cinemas across Germany, the candidates will appear: inside again in a merciless competition for survival. But this time Katniss Everdeen doesn’t pull out a bow and arrow. The makers of the film series have now announced that Jennifer Lawrence, who played the protagonist in the original parts, will probably not appear in the story again in the future.
Nina Jacobson, producer of The Hunger Games, tells Yahoo Entertainment that the return of Lawrence’s character depends on original author Suzanne Collins writing a new novel starring her character. “If Suzanne has something to say, she will write a book about it,” Jacobson said. “Honestly, as much as I love Katniss, I think her story is complete. And I think Suzanne also feels like her story is complete.” However, if the author decides to continue Katniss Everdeen’s story, the filmmaker would be “ecstatic.”
In June 2023, Jennifer Lawrence was not averse to a possible return. “Oh my God – absolutely,” the actress told Variety magazine when asked if she would be willing to reprise the role of “The Girl on Fire.” “If Katniss could ever come back into my life, 100 percent,” Lawrence said.
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In the current prequel, which Francis Lawrence directed – as he did the first four parts – the actress’ character was not even born yet. Set 64 years before the events of the first film, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” tells the story of the 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow – later known as the President of Panem. Snow, who is played by Tom Blyth in his younger years, acts as a mentor for the first time. Although he initially worries about his protégé Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the female tribute from the impoverished District 12, they quickly develop an inseparable bond – one that depends on life and death.