Based on the prequel novel by Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games and the Ballad of the Nightingale and the Snake will reveal the story that develops before the release of the films of the saga, long out of theaters, starring JayAnnifer Lawrence like Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson like Pete Mellark.
director Francis Lawrence returns to France to make a new film, presenting countless new tributes, screenwriter Michael Leslie he writes the script, trying to match the writer’s book as much as possible. The film will reveal the origin of the games and the president. Panem Coriolanus Snow, played by Donald Sutherland. He will be joined by up-and-coming film star Rachel Zegler, who will co-star in the film. Theatrical release is scheduled for November 17, 2023.
WHAT IS THE Plot?
The film takes place during the tenth Hunger Games. Eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is chosen as District 12 mentor in honor of Lucy Gray Baird, played by Rachel Zegler ( West Side Story, Snow White). Snow proves to be the last hope of his fading line, his family is going through hard times, and he finds a way to restore their status through mentoring. Combining their skills with those of Lucy, a soul with a rebellious nature, for a political show they will have to face, they will have to fight against time and traps, and only at the end it will be clear who is the nightingale and who is the snake.
Among the various actors that will be featured in the film, we have Max Rafael as Festus Creed, a mentor who pays homage to District 4. Zoe Rene, Fresh out of the Sundance award-winning film The Master, she plays Lysistrata Vickers, the mentor of the District 12 tribute. Ayomide Adegun will play Pliny “Puppy” Harrington, a mentor in honor of District 7. Caitlin Akinpelumi will play Domita Wimsivik, a mentor of the District 10 tribute. Ukrainian actress and activist Sofia Sanchez will play a tribute to District 8 Wovey, with Amelie Hoferle as Vipsania Sickle, a mentor in honor of District 7.
Irene Boehm will play Lamina, a tribute to District 7. Cooper Dillon this is Mizzen, a tribute to District 4. Luna Kuse will play Brandi, a tribute to District 10. Kjell Brutscheidt this will be another tribute to District 10 named Tanner. Dmitry Abold Reaper, tribute to District 11.
Athena Straits will play Persephone Price, Mizzen’s mentor from District 4. Dakota Shapiro will play Covey member Billy Taup. George Somner will play Yel District 12, e Vaughan Reilly there will be Maud Ivory, another member of the group.