OlderJennifer Lawrence IS Katniss Everdeen
Congrats to Jennifer Lawrence!
The 20-year-old Oscar-nominated actress has nabbed one of the most coveted roles by young Hollywood royalty — Katniss Everdeen.
The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins shared in a statement, “Jennifer’s just an incredible actress. So powerful, vulnerable, beautiful, unforgiving and brave. I never thought we’d find somebody this perfect for the role. And I can’t wait for everyone to see her play it.”
Director Gary Ross adds, “I can’t wait to work with Jen and see her bring this character to life. Katniss requires a young actress with strength, depth, complexity, tenderness, and power. There are very few people alive who can bring that to a role. Jen brings it in spades. She’s going to be an amazing Katniss.”
Now we just have to find out who will play Peeta Mellark!
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i have no idea what the books are about but i will probably watch the film when it’s out. have no time to read anything because of university stress.
I wish I auditioned. I would love to have that role! Oh, well… congrats!
I trust the author of a character more than any fear about appearance discrepancy. I bet it will be an awesome movie!
Oh, I don’t like her >.<
Uhh i dont like her as Katniss….
I admit that I was rooting for Halliee Steinfeld because she’s closer to Katniss in age and physical appearance and she’s a talented young acrtess. And I just feel that by casging twenty-somethings when “The Hunger Games” is about kids being forced to fight to the death for the “entertainment” of the masses you water it down to an extent.
However Jennifer Lawrence is also a very talented young actress. And having seen her in “Winter’s Bone” I have doubt that she can bring both the toughness and vulnerablty necessary to bring Katniss to life. And about her age I’ve seen pictures of her with Hailee and she doesn’t LOOK that much older. In fact I could see them play sisters (hmm). Anyway my reseravations aside I think Jennifer will do great and I already have March 23, 2012 marked down on my calender.
uhh ohhh, things aren’t gonna be pretty!
I think I might end up boycotting this movie.
I didn’t realize Katniss was supposed to look like Barbie.
Yeah because she looks SOOOO much like Katniss right? Not hatin on this girl but come on. They could have found someone who looked like Katniss.
I have no idea who she is, but since she’s endorsed by Suzanne Collins, I have no worries. And for those of you judging her by her appearance, that’s what make up and hairstylists are for. It looks like the author is very much a part of the movie production so I’m sure Jenniferl be perfect in every way. Also, I’m just excited for the movie!!
@Abby:
Agreed. Honestly, Katniss is a dark girl with olive skin, almost black hair, and brown eyes. What is this girl? A white, blue-eyed, blond. Her acting better be top notch!
@Katty: Ummm, yes, Jennifer is a fantastic actress…did you not see the terrific endorsement that Suzanne Collins( you know, the woman who WROTE the books gave to Jennifer). Lawrence is an incredible choice.
Sorry, but I don’t think that it’s the right fit. It’s not that I have anything against Jennifer Lawrence – I’m sure she’s a very talented actress … but out of all the posibilities, they picked her? TONS of people, who might have fit this better, would have gladly done it. It had to go to someone, but Katniss is … Katniss! She’s become iconic – I know it sounds stupid, but she can’t be played by anyone. Dark hair, olive skin, cunning, clever. Sorry, but Jennifer doesn’t fit the part – appearance wise – at all. I know that hiar can be dyed, but she’d better really do an amazing job with the part! I guess we’ll just have to see! Who knows, maybe she’ll nail it!
Oh, and I still want Alex Pettyfer for Peeta. ALL THE WAY.
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I am not happy about this! Hailee was the best person for the role!!!
At first I was skeptical, but after watching Winter’s Bone I can definitely see why they chose her as Katniss. She can definitely act and with some work on her appearance, she’d be the perfect Katniss.
Huge congrats to her! People that are saying she isn’t fit for the role: I get where you’re coming from but understand none of us were there when she auditioned so we just have to have faith in all of them. They sound confident and sure of their decision so I have a feeling Jennifer will be fantastic!
OMG! SHE DOESN’T EVEN LOOK LIKE HER!! WHAT A HUGE DISAPOINTMENT! WON’T WATCH THE MOVIE!
Appearances can be changed people…
Make up, hair-dye and some contacts!…
She is a fantastic actress and deserves fame…
I really like her and I’m gland some disney/teeny-bop actress didn’t get the role!
If they want this movie to do well they NEED a strong cast…
This could be a huge boost for her career or a complete flop…
I hope it turns out great for her sake!…
I wish her the best-sometimes good things happen to those who deserve it!…
It may not to me but I’mdelighted for her!***
@dreamgirl:
Those were “x x x’”s at the end! =)
They can work on her looks, color her hair, but sorry she is too old for the role. The point of the movie is kids fighting to the death, and how that awful it is for kids and teens. From the teens to the twenties the face changes to a older look. Look at her and you can see she is not a girl that looks younger then her age. Her face is mature looking. She is a good actor but I’m sure there is a good younger actor out there. I’ll stick with being a fan of the books. They certainly found her quick enough, and announce how she is the perfect katniss. How peculiar!
i hate hollywood. they ruin everything.
@dreamgirl:
i agree:)
but i would love for her to (no offense) but loose a little lbs. just to look younger and less curvy
u know what mean?
but i still like her and LOVE the books
why is she katniss!? i picture someone else younger to play the role!!! maybe hailee stienfeld!! or someone else i don’ t think ill be watching the movie if she’s in the cast!!!!! omg !! pick someone younger!!!!
@Abby: you are soo right!
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