The Hunger Games (film series)

The Hunger Games film series consists of four science fiction dystopian adventure films based on The Hunger Games trilogy of novels, by the American author Suzanne Collins. Distributed by Lionsgate and produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik, it stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, and Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne in the three leading roles. Gary Ross directed the first film, while Francis Lawrence directed the next three films.

Following the release of Suzanne Collins novel The Hunger Games, on September 14, 2008, Hollywood film studios began looking to adapt the book into film. In March 2009, Color Force, an independent studio founded by producer Nina Jacobson, bought the film rights to the book.12 Jacobson then sought out production company Lionsgate to help her produce the film. Collins was also attached to adapt the novel she began the first draft after completing the third novel in the series, Mockingjay 2010. The search for a director began in 2010 with three directors in the running David Slade, Sam Mendes, and Gary Ross. Ross was ultimately chosen to direct. By the time Collins had finished the script, Ross decided to go through the script with Collins and screenwriter Billy Ray.In October 2010, scripts were sent to the actors, and casting occurred between March and May 2011. The first role cast was of the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. As many asactresses were in talks to play the part, with Jennifer Lawrence, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, and Chlo Grace Moretz being mentioned most. The role was given to Lawrence. ........

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