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29-03-2025
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Josh Hutcherson 'Would Happily' Reprise ‘Hunger Games' Role, Tells Suzanne Collins To 'Write A Book'
Although Josh Hutcherson is preparing to survive another night at Freddy's, he's up for a return to his first major franchise. The Hunger Games alum recently gave fans hope that he might reprise his role as Peeta Mellark if author Suzanne Collins gives the character a worthy return in a future installment of her dystopian book series. More from Deadline 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping': Lionsgate Sets Fall 2026 Release For New Prequel, Director Francis Lawrence In Talks To Return 'The Hunger Games: On Stage' Sets October London Debut Martin Freeman, Josh Hutcherson, Malin Akerman & Jess Weixler Unveiled As Cast On Jamie Adams' 'Let's Love' With Film Underway In Wales 'I would happily play Peeta again. The story is incredible. The Hunger Games was incredible,' said Hutcherson at Dream It Con in Paris. 'I think Peeta's an incredible person to get to bring to life. I'm curious to know what happens between when they have their family and when the story ends, just to understand what happened in the world, how they got to that place. But I'm down. If you can talk to Suzanne Collins and tell her to write a book, I'm in. Sign me up.' Hutcherson's comment comes after Collins released the fifth book in the franchise, Sunrise on the Reaping, which marks the second prequel after 2020's The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. A feature adaptation is set for a fall 2026 release. The actor previously portrayed Peeta in The Hunger Games (2012), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 (2014) and Part 2 (2015), alongside Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne. Premiering Dec. 5, Hutcherson reprises his role as night security guard Mike Schmidt in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, reuniting with director Emma Tammi and co-star Matthew Lillard. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
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27-02-2025
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‘The Hunger Games' Stage Adaptation Sets Fall Premiere in London
'The Hunger Games' is heading to the London stage. A new adaptation of Suzanne Collins' landmark young adult fantasy series will debut this October at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a theater-in-the-round space custom-built for an immersive take on the author's blockbuster 2008 novel. The adaptation of the acclaimed book and Lionsgate motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence will begin performances on Oct. 20. Conor McPherson, heralded by the New York Times as the 'finest' playwright of his generation, adapted 'The Hunger Games' in this stage show. Matthew Dunster ('A Ghost Story,' 'The Pillowman') is attached to direct. 'I'm thrilled that 'The Hunger Games' is in the hands of gifted playwright Conor McPherson and accomplished director Matthew Dunster,' creator and author Collins said. 'Connor has done a fantastic adaptation, which is quite unique from the screenplay. And Matthew's immersive, dynamic staging gives the audience a brand-new way to experience the story.' McPherson shared that he had a special connection to the project and reflected on the story's universal themes. 'As a dad to a teenager myself, it's especially gratifying working on a story whose values of resilience and moral courage speak to young people in these uncertain times.' Both McPherson and Dunster promised the new adaptation would be as 'thrilling' and 'passionate' as the book and film were while also adding new elements that make it unique to the live theater experience. ''The Hunger Games' is one of the best book to movie adaptations of all time, inspiring audiences to think deeply about the world around them and the strength of the human spirit,' Jenefer Brown, EVP and head of global products and experiences at Lionsgate, said. 'We are honored to bring its powerful story, characters and world to the stage in this latest exciting chapter.' 'The Hunger Games' franchise currently encompasses four critically acclaimed novels that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 52 languages. The blockbuster films' first installment premiered back in 2012 and together have grossed more than $3.4 billion at the box office. Collins' newest 'Hunger Games' novel, 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' will hit shelves March 18. The book is already being adapted into a major motion picture by Lionsgate and is slated to release on Nov. 20, 2026. Joining McPherson and Dunster on the creative team are Miriam Buether, Moi Tran, Charlotte Broom, Lucy Carter, Ian Dickinson, Tal Rosner, Chris Fisher, Kev McCurdy, Suspended Illusions, James Maloney, Amy Ball CDG, James Robert Moore, Robyn Grant, Luke Smith and Lloyd Thomas. 'The Hunger Games: On Stage' is produced by Oliver Royds, Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Isobel David and Umeda Arts Theater, by arrangement with Lionsgate. Tickets for 'The Hunger Games: On Stage' will go on-sale at 1 p.m. GMT on March 27. You can sign-up for priority access to tickets at The post 'The Hunger Games' Stage Adaptation Sets Fall Premiere in London appeared first on TheWrap.
