Feature film 'The Hunger Games' begins filming, extras casting notices are ongoing

05/20/2011

 
Elizabeth Banks Effie Trinket Hunger Games

Hollywood's most beautiful actress Elizabeth Banks plays District 12 chaperone Effie Trinket
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Principal photography on "The Hunger Games" began on May 19, 2011. According the the Screen Actors Guild, shooting will continue through September 3, 2011. Locations include the North Carolina communities of Hildebran, Charlotte, Asheville, and Wilmington among others. Casting for the films extras, stand-ins and photo doubles will continue throughout filming. Some small speaking roles will also be cast as minor script changes occur during the shoot.

 

Lionsgate will consider unknown talent for 'The Hunger Games' as auditions begin

01/27/2011

 

Hailee Steinfeld Liam Hemsworth The Hunger Games

Hailee Steinfeld and Liam Hemsworth are favorites to play Katniss and Peeta
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Auditions are about to get underway for the first installment in the "The Hunger Games" trilogy based on the novels by Suzanne Collins. Director Gary Ross and producer Nina Jacobson have stated that they are open to casting unknown actors in the film's lead roles.