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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Directed byFrancis Lawrence
Screenplay byMichael Arndt
Based onThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
by Suzanne Collins
Produced by
Starring
Edited byMark Yoshikawa
Music byJames Newton Howard
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • November 17, 2023 (2023-11-17)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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, 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.[1]
  • 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.
  • Laurel Marsden 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.

Mentors

  • Josh Andres Rivera as Sejanus Plinth: A close friend of Snow, and the mentor to a tribute from District 2.
  • Ashley Liao as Clemensia Dovecote: One of Coriolanus's closest friends, and a mentor to a tribute from District 11.
  • Aamer Husain as Felix Ravinstill: A mentor to a tribute from District 11.
  • Lilly Cooper as Arachne Crane: A mentor to a tribute from District 10.
  • Max Raphael as Festus Creed: A mentor to a tribute from District 4.
  • Zoe Renee as Lysistrata Vickers: One of Coriolanus's closest friends, and a mentor to a tribute from District 12.
  • Ayomide Adegun as Pliny 'Pup' Harrington: A mentor to a tribute from District 7.
  • Kaitlyn Akinpelumi as Domita Whimsiwick: A mentor to a tribute from District 10.
  • Athena Strates as Persephone Price: A mentor to a tribute from District 4.

Tributes

  • Jerome Lance as Marcus: A tribute from District 2.
  • Knox Gibson as Bobbin: A tribute from District 8.
  • Mackenzie Lansing as Coral: A tribute from District 4.
  • Nick Benson as Jessup: A tribute from District 12.
  • Luna Steeples as Dill: A tribute from District 11.
  • Hiroki Berrecloth as Treech: A tribute from District 7.
  • Sofia Sanchez as Wovey: A tribute from District 8.
  • Irene Boehm as Lamina: A tribute from District 7.
  • Cooper Dillon as Mizzen: A tribute from District 4.
  • Luna Kuse as Brandy: A tribute from District 10.
  • Kjell Brutscheidt as Tanner: A tribute from District 10.
  • Dimitri Abold as Reaper: A tribute from District 11.

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.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4][5] Collins will write the treatment for the script, in addition to serving as an executive producer on the film.[5] In August 2021, Drake stated that the film was "moving along really, really well" in pre-production.[5]

Casting

In May 2022, Tom Blyth was cast as the young President Snow,[6] with Rachel Zegler as his protégé, tribute Lucy Gray Baird.[7] Jason Schwartzman was cast in June 2022,[8] while Peter Dinklage was cast in the following month.[9] Throughout June and July 2022, the cast was rounded out with actors portraying the film's multiple tributes and mentors.[10][11][12][13] On August 15, 2022, it was reported that Viola Davis was cast as Volumnia Gaul, the head gamemaker of the 10th annual Hunger Games.[14]

Filming

Filming began in Poland in June 2022.[15][5]

Marketing

On June 5, 2022, a one-minute teaser trailer was released.[16] The first look image for the film was released on August 16, 2022.[17]

Release

The film is expected to release on November 17, 2023.[18]

References

  1. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 27, 2022). "'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes': Jason Schwartzman Newest Addition To Lionsgate Prequel".
  2. ^ Lang, Brent (August 8, 2017). "Lionsgate Chief Says 'Hunger Games,' 'Twilight' Have 'More Stories to Tell'". Variety. Retrieved July 31, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 17, 2019). "'Hunger Games' Prequel Novel From Suzanne Collins Coming In 2020, Lionsgate In Talks For Movie". Deadline. Retrieved July 31, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Hunger Games Prequel Movie The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Officially Set by Lionsgate". Den of Geek. April 21, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d D'Alessandro, Anthony; Hayes, Dade (August 5, 2021). "'Hunger Games' Prequel To Start Production In First Half Of 2022, Lionsgate Film Boss Joe Drake Says". Deadline. Retrieved August 6, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "The Hunger Games Prequel Casts Billy the Kid's Tom Blyth as a Young President Snow".
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 31, 2022). "Rachel Zegler To Play Lucy Gray Baird In Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 27, 2022). "'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes': Jason Schwartzman Newest Addition To Lionsgate Prequel".
  9. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 18, 2022). "'Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes': Peter Dinklage To Co-Star In Lionsgate Prequel".
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 14, 2022). "'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes': Here's The First Round Of Tributes & Mentors".
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 21, 2022). "'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes': Here's The 2nd Round Of Tributes, Mentors & More".
  12. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 28, 2022). "'Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes': Six Join Prequel's Growing Ensemble Of Tributes & Mentors".
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 6, 2022). "'Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes': Fourth Round Of Tributes & Mentors Counts Nine". Deadline. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 15, 2022). "'The Hunger Games': Viola Davis Latest To Join Lionsgate Franchise's 'The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes'". Deadline. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  15. ^ Eckardt, Stephanie (July 19, 2022). "Everything We Know About the Hunger Games Prequel". W Magazine. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  16. ^ Choe, Brandon (June 5, 2022). "'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes': Lionsgate Releases Teaser For Trilogy's Prequel". Deadline. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  17. ^ Complex, Valerie (August 16, 2022). "First Look At Rachel Zegler & Tom Blyth In 'The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds And Snakes' Released By Lionsgate". Deadline. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  18. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 28, 2022). "'Hunger Games' Prequel 'The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes' Gets 2023 Release Date – CinemaCon". Deadline. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
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