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Editorial: How Does THE DARK KNIGHT RISES End and Where Will BATMAN Begin Again?Jennifer Lawrence Lands THE HUNGER GAMES
by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub Posted:March 11th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
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To say that director Gary Ross’ (Pleasantville) adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games is being followed closely by fans is a bit of an understatement. Absolutely pivotal to the success of the film adaptation is the casting of the series’ lead role of Katniss. When describing what they were looking for in actresses for the role, Ross previously stated that what makes the character attractive is her strength, assuredness, defiance “and ultimately her compassion.”
The powers that be are currently searching for the right actress, and it looks like Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone) has landed the role after a lengthy search that included Hailee Steinfeld and Abigail Breslin. According to Variety, Lionsgate is getting ready to make Lawrence an offer next week. Age appears to have been a deciding factor, as Ross and Lionsgate decided that casting a recognizable male lead in his 20s would be easier than trying to find a teenager to star opposite Steinfeld or Breslin. More after the jump:
Ross recently stated that, even though the source material is rather dark, the films will be rated PG-13. He couldn’t see excluding the audience that has so loved the books and stressed that “this book means too much to too many teenagers.” The Hunger Games, the first film in a series of three, is set to hit theaters on March 23rd, 2012.
Once Lawrence signs a deal, they can begin to cast the role of Peeta, Katniss’ love interest. I’d imagine a lot of young actors are calling their agents tonight.
For those of you completely lost/unaware of the story of The Hunger Games, here’s a synopsis:
In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss’ young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district’s female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives.
Everyone involved is hoping this is the next Twilight. We’ll know in about a year.
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GOD DAMN!
their proabbly gonna get Alex Petafyer or whatever the fuck his name is
GOD DAMN!
their proabbly gonna get Alex Petafyer or whatever the hell his name is
No!!!! We don’t want Jennifer Lawrence, coming from the HUGE fanbase of THG!!!!!!! There are so many negative factors about her as Katniss and only a few positives, and I can’t think of any positives right now!
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Ew. Stop promoting yourself. You’re not pretty, and you’re certainly no in character if you’re posing like a stripper. Katniss has a much more down to earth appearance. Maybe I’m wrong, but you come off as ignorant when you’re attempting to promote yourself like that.
yeah….tbh I’m disappointed. I really thought they were going with someone a bit younger, and more fresh faced. But oh well. Won’t be seeing this.
How is everyone hoping that this is the next Twilight? I’m praying that this has so much more depth than Twilight. Unfortunately I think the casting of Jennifer Lawrence is the second mistake they’ve made. The first is making the movies PG-13. The director claims its so those who love the book can see it; I’m sure he’s completely unaware of the success that the PG-13 Twilights have had. I’m trying to stay optimistic because the books were excellent, but I’m getting more and more worried that this series with huge cinematic potential is about to fall to the temptations of Hollywood’s easy money.
They’re hoping for it to be the “next” Twilight in the sense that its as successful at the B.O. The same way they had hopes for I Am Number Four, which clearly disappointed. The books are a YA series though and a lot can be done with a PG-13 rating. Keep in mind films like Drag Me to Hell (PG-13), Jaws (PG) and plenty of others have managed a whole lot more with their restrictive ratings than most R-Rated films. This only requires Ross to get more creative with the camera and the staging of sequences and ultimately I think it will benefit the film. I recently re-watched The Mist, and the most effective parts came in wondering what lied within the mist itself. Never mind the beasts we see off-screen, its the unknown that is truly terrifying. This is just my opinion though and I have been more than satisfied with the choices made thus far, including the casting of Ms. Lawrence, assuming it all plays out next week as reported.
I think she’s a great choice for the character. She was one of the only things I enjoyed about “Winters Bone”. Well, her and John Hawkes.
This movie definitely will be big regardless of its crappy adaptation, I’m sure it’ll get. Well, here’s to hoping they get someone worthy. I saw the movie “WIN WIN” the other night at a special screening and the main teenager Actor, Alex Shaffer, did a fantastic job and can actually act and I think could make a big splash in America after it’s release and would be a good choice for this film IMO.
Them keeping it PG13 and hoping it’s the next “Twilight” really ruined all hope I had for this. I definitely agree with the first comment. They definitely will choose that douche bag. Even though all his films are failing miserably
Jennifer Lawrence – LOVE this actress, but she is so the wrong part. Winter’s Bone showed what she would look like poor and desolate and its the complete wrong look. She looks too old, Katniss has to have the edge to her but also be young. Lawrence skews too old (and also too hot) for the part.
I’m just not seeing it at all – she’s not Katniss. Has nobody looked at Kaitlyn Dever from “Justified”?
Jennifer Lawrence will continue to be blond?
She needs to lose tonnes of weight to the point or near malnourished.
She’s too fat and hot. LOL
Jennifer Lawrence is a wonderful choice. Lawrence can dye her hair (her natural color is brown anyway )…jeeez she’s an actress people and they change their look for films all the time…Meryl Streep anyone???. Jennifer apparently hit the audition out of the ballpark and I can’t wait to see this film.
I have to agree with the majority that this is the wrong actress for the part. I won’t deny that she’s an attractive girl, but that doesn’t qualify her for the part. Katniss shouldn’t be a curvy model or even this old. The story loses a fair amount of its edge when you go with 20-somethings vs. teenagers. A lot of the horror of the book is that it is young innocent and naive kids doing this to each other. I’m disappointed.
As for those believing in any way that this was going to be rated R, really? Do you know how Hollywood and the box office work? There was never any shot in the world this would be R. That would severely maim their core and potential audience.
I’m disappointed, like other. I was hoping for Chloe Moretz( Kick-ass, Let Me In, 500 days of summer, diary of a wimpy kid). Oh well. I still have hope as Jennifer Lawrence is a good actress. If they cast Alex pettyfer, I’ll loose all hope. Going back to Chloe moretz, I think she great. I would say she’s better then hailee Steinfeld and Abigail breslin.Hopefully she’ll break out as a big star in ”Hugo Crabet” later this year, and get a Oscar nomination.
If this is true I’m not going to see the film. SHE LOOKS NOTHING LIKE KATNISS IS DESCRIBED.
KAYA SCODELARIO IS KATNISS KTHNKSBYE.
You assholes are all crazy. She’s perfect
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I do not think that most of the folks providing commentary in this forum have seen “Winter’s Bone” which proves beyond doubt that Lawrence is a phenomenal actress. There’s no doubt that she will create a fantastic Katniss. However, it seems that the major hurdle for people here is, Is she the PERFECT Katniss? Based solely on the fact that the character is (apparently) significantly younger, I must conclude that she is not the “perfect” Katniss to this legion of disaffected fans.
I understand this point of view only in the light of its import to story and not the vacuous “she doesn’t look like how Collins describes” compliant. The impact of the story is based upon our aversion to children murdering each other. That is exponentially more horrifying than young adults killing one another. It pokes at a sensitive spot in our psyche. While Jenn Lawrence is an astounding actress, she just isn’t a child. Therefore, the story loses some power and that is unacceptable.
Jennifer is a great actress, no doubt about it… but something about her doesn’t send the right Katniss vibe… it’s hard to describe, really…
My favorite was actually Lyndsy Fonseca, but maybe TPTB didn’t want her because she’s 24… which is weird, cuz Lyndsy actually looks younger than Jennifer… go figures!
If they cast Hunter Parrish as Peeta, all will be forgiven! =p
awesome. Looooove Jennifer Lawrence. Boo to all the ignorant haters, she will be a perfect as Katniss!
Jennifer Lawrence was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She has 2 older brothers, Ben and Blaine, sister-in-law Meredith, and her parents are Gary and Karen Lawrence. Jennifer, and she is very beautiful.
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She’s too fat to play Katniss.
I don’t think “fat” is the right word. But yes, she looks far too “healthy” and full-faced to be this character. She should lose more weight for this role. Unfortunately, I don’t think that has happened.
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Just saw the movie and was entirely impressed with Jennifer’s performance as Katniss. Only problem is that she looks so much like my ex that it was painful at times to watch……