Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant heroine whose actions spark a revolution, in The Hunger Games based on the bestselling book trilogy by Suzanne Collins. And in this interview video courtesy of Lionsgate Films, the Oscar-nominated actress (Winter’s Bone) discusses her character, the books, talking to author Collins, training for the role, the sets, and working with Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Lenny Kravitz, and Donald Sutherland.
Lawrence also discusses director Gary Ross’ vision for the film and what audiences can expect from The Hunger Games.
The Plot: Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
The Hunger Games hits theaters on March 23, 2012.
