Lionsgate has released a first look image for The Hunger Games: Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes. The film is a prequel to the wildly successful Hunger Games franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence.
Susan Collins who wrote the original Hunger Games novels decided to follow it up with a prequel that takes place 64 years before Katniss Everdeen became a district 12 tribute.Francis Lawrence, who directed The Hunger Games Catching Fire, and Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2, will directed the prequel.
Michael Lesslie (Macbeth) penned the most recent draft of the screenplay—building on the work of Collins and Oscar winner Michael Arndt (Catching Fire).
The film is being shepherded by franchise producer Nina Jacobson and her producing partner Brad Simpson, along with Lawrence.
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