Hunger Games News: Suzanne Collins, Gary Ross, and Nina Jacobson Comment On The Casting Of Peeta & Gale!

Lionsgate has just emailed us exclusive comments by Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins, director Gary Ross, and producer Nina Jacobson, in regards to the recent casting of Josh Hutcherson as Peeta and Liam Hemsworth as Gale -

“When I read the book, I thought Peeta would be the hardest role to cast, and I feel so lucky that we found someone who embodies every aspect of such a complex character. I can’t wait to work with Josh.”
- The Hunger Games director Gary Ross
 
“I was fortunate enough to be in the room with Gary Ross when Josh came in to audition. Three lines into the read I knew he’d be fantastic. Josh totally captured Peeta’s temperament, his sense of humor and his facility for language. I’m thrilled to have him aboard.”
- The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins
 
“Gale is a young man who uses words very sparingly, so the onus was on the actor we cast to capture him by showing, not telling. This was accomplished so beautifully in Suzanne’s writing, and Liam was able to translate it so naturally to the screen. At the same time, Gale’s journey across the three books transforms him, and Liam’s performance left no doubt that he would take us there. ”
-The Hunger Games producer Nina Jacobson

I know that some people are extremely happy with their choices, and some are on the fence. And then there are those who are upset.  There is no way that they could please everyone, and no matter who they choose there would be some part of the fan base that would be upset. 

We have full faith that the right choices were made, and trust the decisions of Suzanne, Gary, and Nina wholeheartedly.

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