At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, ‘The Hunger Games’ director Frances Lawrence sat down with ET’s Denny Directo for an exclusive interview. The director was at the event to promote his upcoming project, ‘The Long Walk,’ which is an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel set to be released on September 12th. Lawrence shared his excitement for the film and gave fans a glimpse into what they can expect.
During the interview, Lawrence also dropped some exciting news for ‘The Hunger Games’ fans. Lionsgate announced a new film in the saga, based on ‘Sunrise on the Reaping,’ the prequel novel that focuses on Haymitch’s games. While Woody Harrelson portrayed the character in the original trilogy, Lawrence revealed that an actor has yet to be chosen to play the younger version of Haymitch. This news is sure to have fans eagerly anticipating the latest installment in the beloved franchise.
In addition to discussing ‘The Long Walk’ and the upcoming ‘Hunger Games’ film, Lawrence’s interview also included insights from stars of ‘The Long Walk,’ Mark Hamill and David Jonsson. The actors shared their thoughts on what audiences can expect from the highly anticipated flick, giving fans even more reason to be excited for its release.
As CinemaCon continues to be a hub of exciting announcements and updates in the world of entertainment, Lawrence’s interview provides a fascinating look into what lies ahead for both ‘The Long Walk’ and the next chapter in ‘The Hunger Games’ saga. Fans of the franchise will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting more news and updates as the release dates for these highly anticipated projects draw closer.
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