Celebrity Oscar-winning actress, Jennifer Lawrence, known for her roles in films like X-Men and American Hustle, expressed her openness to reprising her iconic role as Katniss Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise. ‘The Hunger Games’ was released in 2012 and marked a turning point in Lawrence’s career, as well as for her co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. The franchise continued with additional films until 2015, and Lawrence portrayed the lead character throughout the four original movies. The series garnered critical acclaim and achieved significant success at the global box office.
During an interview with Variety, Jennifer, while promoting her upcoming movie ‘No Hard Feelings,’ enthusiastically stated that she would be thrilled to have Katniss back in her life.
The star also discussed the impact of ‘The Hunger Games’ during an interview for Variety’s Actors on Actors series in 2022. She emphasized the responsibility she felt as the lead in an action movie targeted at a young audience, challenging the notion that only male leads could resonate with both boys and girls. She expressed her happiness at seeing movies that defy such beliefs and provide equal opportunities for all genders.
While the No Hard Feelings star acknowledged the success of ‘The Hunger Games,’ she also revealed the challenges she faced as a result of the franchise’s immense popularity. She revealed that realized that she needed to step back and choose roles that truly spoke to her, rather than simply accepting projects to counteract the effects of her fame.
Looking ahead, Jennifer joked that she initially thought the Hunger Games series would be remade when she was much older, but now the upcoming prequel, ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,’ made her feel “old as mold.” The prequel is scheduled for release on November 17, 2023, and Lawrence’s co-star Viola Davis, also appears in the film.
The celebrity star’s openness to revisiting the role of Katniss demonstrates her fondness for the character and her appreciation for the impact the franchise had on her career. Fans eagerly anticipate the release of the prequel, which promises to further explore the world of ‘The Hunger Games.’
During an interview with Variety, Jennifer, while promoting her upcoming movie ‘No Hard Feelings,’ enthusiastically stated that she would be thrilled to have Katniss back in her life.
The star also discussed the impact of ‘The Hunger Games’ during an interview for Variety’s Actors on Actors series in 2022. She emphasized the responsibility she felt as the lead in an action movie targeted at a young audience, challenging the notion that only male leads could resonate with both boys and girls. She expressed her happiness at seeing movies that defy such beliefs and provide equal opportunities for all genders.
While the No Hard Feelings star acknowledged the success of ‘The Hunger Games,’ she also revealed the challenges she faced as a result of the franchise’s immense popularity. She revealed that realized that she needed to step back and choose roles that truly spoke to her, rather than simply accepting projects to counteract the effects of her fame.
Looking ahead, Jennifer joked that she initially thought the Hunger Games series would be remade when she was much older, but now the upcoming prequel, ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,’ made her feel “old as mold.” The prequel is scheduled for release on November 17, 2023, and Lawrence’s co-star Viola Davis, also appears in the film.
The celebrity star’s openness to revisiting the role of Katniss demonstrates her fondness for the character and her appreciation for the impact the franchise had on her career. Fans eagerly anticipate the release of the prequel, which promises to further explore the world of ‘The Hunger Games.’