10 Facts About 'The Hunger Games': You Should Know

Hunger Games was based on a Book. The first book was released on 2008, and the movie was released on 2012

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Several directors were considered for the Movie Including Sam Mendes, Rupert Sanders, Francis Lawrence, Gary Ross, etc.

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Collins and Ross Collaborated on the Script

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They Made a Couple of Changes from the Novel

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A lot of actresses tried out for Katniss including Saoirse Ronan, Shailene Woodley, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Hailee Steinfeld.

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Lawrence was apprehensive about playing such a big part in such a big show. She needed three days to finally accept the offer to star.

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A few Actors Were Considered for Peeta role and among them are Lucas Till, Hunter Parrish, and Evan Peters.

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However, Josh Hutcherson won the role for Peeta

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