Josh Hutcherson (THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT) and Liam Hemsworth (THE LAST SONG) have joined the cast of THE HUNGER GAMES, based on the Suzanne Collins novel of the same name. Jennifer Lawrence will play Katniss Everdeen in the film, which is being directed by Gary Ross.
Hutcherson will play Peeta Mellark, a character who accompanies heroine Katniss Everdeen into the 74th annual Hunger Games as the male tribute chosen from their native District 12, the most remote and marginalized district of all the subjugated districts of Panem. At the outset of the Games, Peeta publicly confesses his longtime feelings for Katniss, setting up one of the most fascinating fictional rapports of all time with his supposed arena rival.
Hemsworth with play the character of Gale Hawthorne.
Though Katniss and Gale have never had a romantic relationship, they share a transcendent bond, often of few words. When Katniss volunteers to participate in the 74th Annual Hunger Games in her younger sister’s stead, they both presume that bond will carry her far through the horrors she will face in the arena, and they each silently hope they’ll be reunited in safety on the other side of the ordeal.
The film will hit cinemas on on March 23, 2012.
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
