Jennifer Lawrence to Star as Katniss in The Hunger Games

Cast Katniss in the Hunger Games Movie

March 14, 2011

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The Hunger Games, the first in a trilogy of sci-fi novels for young adults, is the latest noteworthy book to be getting a big-screen adaptation that's likely to become a major franchise. As always, the studio (Lionsgate) has its pick of the litter in the quest for the right actress for Katniss, the kickass female protagonist. Rumors have been swirling for weeks, and it sounds like Jennifer Lawrence is close to winning the part. But who would you cast? Vote on Lawrence and the other starlets who are trying to land the role.

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9 Comments

2 years 9 weeks

I always imagined Kaya Scodelario. Why didn't anyone contact her.. tsk tsk director.. I don't like you already, you should've heard what the fans were saying! But no. Of course YOUR decisions are better because YOU'RE the only one watching it. UGH I don't mind Hailee.. at least she has the look! This girl has NO katniss in her! WHAT IS THIS DIRECTOR THINKING? these movies are going to be bad.

2 years 9 weeks

Kay, Lawrence is too old. This is a teenager/young adult book series, therefore should be played by a teenager/young adult. Katniss is supposed to be "small but strong, long dark hair, olive skin, and gray eyes". Katniss is supposed to be badass. I think kaya scodelario schools play katniss. Kaya has some bad in her. Hailee is an amazing actress but is too much of a butterfly. This movie will either be great or not. Im a die hard hunger games fan and they REALLY should get katniss right :)

2 years 9 weeks

Both Lawrence and Pettyfer are too old to play the lead roles. Suzanne Collins should be furious. In the book both are described as young and small, especially Katniss, so they should choose a teenager, not a woman to play to this part!!! I realllly don't like Pettyfer for Peeta, what are they thinking??? He looks so OLD.

2 years 9 weeks

thanks! very good article

lizlee89 2 years 9 weeks

Ok, first of all, if anyone has not read these books, do yourself a favor and do so immediately. Second of all, I was finishing the series, reading the third and final book "Mockingjay" when True Grit came out and Hailee Steinfeld was getting all that press. I started immediately imaging her in the role. I too think she would be actually perfect for the role - she has the acting prowess and the ability to pull off the physical demands. All in all, I cannot wait for this movie...

lizlee89 2 years 9 weeks

Ok, first of all, if anyone has not read these books, do yourself a favor and do so immediately.Second of all, I was finishing the series, reading the third and final book "Mockingjay" when True Grit came out and Hailee Steinfeld was getting all that press. I started immediately imaging her in the role. I too think she would be actually perfect for the role - she has the acting prowess and the ability to pull off the physical demands. All in all, I cannot wait for this movie...

bhilb 2 years 10 weeks

From the description of Katniss, plus the mention that their district is where Appalachia is, I always pictured Katniss to be part Native American (specifically Cherokee, since Cherokee nation is in Appalachia). Based on that, I just can't get behind most of the casting choices I've heard. Hailee Steinfeld is the best, but she borders on too young.

ChelMarie 2 years 10 weeks

If not an unknown, my top choices are Hailee Steinfeld and Kaya Scodelario. They have an slightly exotic look about them that fits Katniss. It's pivotal for them to not cast someone who looks too old (which in my opinion, the amazing Jennifer Lawrence does---and she's physically wrong for Katniss, even if she dyed her hair or lost weight--she's too white bread). It's central to the horror of the Hunger Games that we see they're CHILDREN/young adults fighting to the death. To cast a 21-25 year old, even if they're playing 16, takes that away. For Peeta, my dream is David Kross from "The Reader"! Alas, I fear they'll cast some talentless prettyboy like Alex Pettyfer.

Molly Goodson 2 years 10 weeks

I just started reading The Hunger Games and am pulling for Hailee or Jennifer Lawrence to score the part. Then again, my image of Katniss is skewed since I started reading the book after these casting rumors came out. I also think Emma Watson would be great.