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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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Wikipedia article
'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' is an upcoming American science fiction action film directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Michael Arndt, based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. It serves as a prequel to 'The Hunger Games' film series, and will be the fifth overall installment in the franchise. It stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Burn Gorman, Peter Dinklage, and Viola Davis.
The film is scheduled for release in the United States on November 17, 2023.
Cast
* Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow: A mentor for the upcoming 10th Hunger Games and future President of Panem.
* Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird: A tribute from District 12 who forms a connection with Coriolanus.
* Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow: Coriolanus's cousin and confidante, who advises him in everything.
* Jason Schwartzman as Lucretius "Lucky" Flickerman: The television host for the 10th Hunger Games and ancestor to Caesar Flickerman, who would host later editions of the Games.
* Peter Dinklage as Casca Highbottom: Dean of the Academy and co-creator of the Hunger Games.
* Viola Davis as Dr. Volumnia Gaul: The head gamemaker of the 10th annual Hunger Games.
* Burn Gorman as Commander Hoff: a peacekeeper sent by the Capital to District 12.
* Fionnula Flanagan as Grandma'am: Coriolanus Snows strict grandmother.
* Isobel Jesper Jones as Mayfair Lipp: The daughter of District 12's mayor and a rival of Lucy Gray.
* Dakota Shapiro as Billy Taupe: A member of the Covey and Lucy Gray's love-interest.
* Vaughan Reilly as Maude Ivory: A member of the Covey.
* George Somner as Spruce: A citizen from District 12.
* Michael Greco and Daniela Grubert as Strabo Plinth and Mrs. Plinth: Sejanus' parents.
* Carl Spencer as Smiley
* Scott Folan as Beanpole
* Eike Onyambu as Tam Amber
* Konstantin Taffet as Clerk Carmine
* Honor Gillies as Barb Azure
Mentors
Tributes
Production
Development
In August 2017, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer expressed interest in spin-offs of 'The Hunger Games' film series, with intentions to form a writers' room to explore the concept.In June 2019, Joe Drake, Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, announced that the company is working with Collins with regards to an adaptation of 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'. By April 2020, Collins and Lionsgate confirmed that plans were underway for the film's development. Francis Lawrence was later confirmed to direct, after doing so for the prior three films in the series. The screenplay was written by Michael Arndt, with Nina Jacobson and author Brad Simpson as producers. Collins will write the treatment for the script, in addition to serving as an executive producer on the film. In August 2021, Drake stated that the film was "moving along really, really well" in pre-production.
Casting
In May 2022, Tom Blyth was cast as the young President Snow, with Rachel Zegler as his protg, tribute Lucy Gray Baird. Jason Schwartzman was cast in June 2022, while Peter Dinklage was cast in the following month. Throughout June and July 2022, the cast was rounded out with actors portraying the film's multiple tributes and mentors. On August 15, 2022, it was reported that Viola Davis was cast as Volumnia Gaul, the head gamemaker of the 10th annual Hunger Games. On September 16, 2022, the rest of the cast was found, including Burn Gorman and Fionnula Flanagan.Filming
Filming began in Berlin, Germany in June 2022.Marketing
On June 5, 2022, a one-minute teaser trailer was released. The first look image for the film was released on August 16, 2022.
Release
The film is expected to release on November 17, 2023.
References
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