The Hunger Games is a film series based on the global best-selling novel by author Suzanne Collins, set in a fictional country called Panem, which is divided into 13 districts and the Capitol. Every year, two representatives from each district are chosen to participate in a deadly battle known as the Hunger Games, where ultimately only one person will survive.
The prequel, titled The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is set to be released at the end of this year. This film will take place 64 years prior to the events of the first film, focusing on the character of Coriolanus Snow, played by Tom Blyth, as he navigates his rise to power in Panem.
At this time, Snow is assigned the role of mentor to Lucy Gray Baird, the representative from District 12, competing in the 10th Hunger Games.
When asked, “For you, what is the Hunger Games?”, Snow expresses that this is a “thrilling spectacle,” but he also feels caught up in the underlying violence and exploitation that this event represents.
According to details in the latest trailer, the character Lucy, played by Rachel Zegler, is referred to as the “girl on fire,” with a voice that captivates everyone in Panem during the event.
Audiences, especially fans of the The Hunger Games series, have expressed their excitement and anticipation for the stunning visuals presented in the new film. Director Francis Lawrence, who has been closely associated with the The Hunger Games franchise, continues to create a vibrant and captivating Panem that will draw in viewers.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is scheduled to hit theaters on November 17, 2023.
