We recently reported on the casting of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, the first in a trilogy of young adult thrillers.
Today, the author issued a statement to EW.com about the casting, saying, in part, "In her remarkable audition piece, I watched Jennifer embody every essential quality necessary to play Katniss. ... So powerful, vulnerable, beautiful, unforgiving and brave. I never thought we’d find somebody this amazing for the role. And I can’t wait for everyone to see her play it."
The lead male role has yet to be cast.
Gary Ross (Pleasantville, Seabiscuit) will direct a screenplay adapted by Collins and Billy Ray (Hart's War, State of Play). The film's target release date is March 23rd, 2012.
(via EW.com)
Monday, March 21, 2011
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