Josh Hutcherson gets pensive in this new shot from ELLE magazine.

“I read all three books in five days,” the 19-year-old actor admitted. “I’ve never read a character I’ve connected with more—I am Peeta.”

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Josh also dishes about his personal style, “real dates” under the stars, dividing his time between California and Kentucky growing up and more. Check out the video below!

The Hunger Games opens everywhere on March 23rd.