Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, Cyrano) joined the cast of The hunger games prequel movie, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. She will take on the role of Casca Highbottom in the series and will act alongside Tom Blyth like young Coriolanus Snow, Rachel Zegler as a tribute Lucy Gray Baird e Hunter Schafer like Snow Tigers.
Nathan Kahane, president of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, said, “With production underway, we couldn’t be more thrilled with the way this cast has come together and thrilled to welcome Peter Dinklage to Panem. Peter isn’t just a fan favorite actor who brings a commanding presence to every part he plays. He is one of the best living actors. He will bring a formidable and charismatic authority to the important role of the Academy’s dean. “
The film is based on Susanne CollinsThe 2020 book and story takes place decades before Katniss Everdeen’s adventures and centers on a young 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow, an ambitious boy who eventually becomes the tyrannical leader of the dystopian country of Panem. Tom Blyth (Billy the baby And The golden age) will play Snow.
In the story, young Snow sees a chance for a change of fortune when he is chosen to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the poor District 12 tribute girl, during the 10th Hunger Games. “Modest Lucy Gray gets everyone’s attention by singing at the harvest ceremony. With his talent and his charm, Snow believes he might be able to turn the odds in their favor to win games.
The film is directed by Francesco Lorenzowho previously directed the franchise Catching fire, Jay mocking first part And Jay mocking part two. The director talked about Dinklage’s character, saying, “Dean Highbottom is one of the most powerful people in Snow’s life. As the austere and vengeful face of the games, he sets the rules that will determine every aspect of Coriolanus’s fate. I am thrilled that Peter will bring it to life. “
Franchise producer Nina Jacobson added, “I can’t think of a more suitable actor to play the role of Highbottom. Like the man credited with conceiving The Hunger Games and the Academy Principal, Casca Highbottom is a character with secrets. Peter’s magnetism, intensity and dark humor will infuse him with the intelligence, depth and pathos required by the role. “
The ballad of songbirds and snakes will be released in theaters around the world on November 17, 2023
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by Joey Paur
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