19 Actors Who Had been Nearly in ‘The Starvation Video games’

Saoirse Ronan as Katniss

Saoirse Ronan was one of many 30 actresses who auditioned for the position of Katniss. Although she misplaced out to Lawrence, she did find yourself reserving a unique book-to-movie adaptation, as she starred in The Host from Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer. 

Hailee Steinfeld as Katniss

Following her breakout position in 2010’s True Grit, Hailee Steinfeld was one of many main contenders for Katniss. Throughout an interview with The Independent in November 2019, Steinfeld opened up about not getting forged within the position, saying that she doesn’t look again at what may have been. 

“I really consider every part occurs for a purpose,” she mentioned. “There are such a lot of components that I wished or didn’t get … However I believe, weirdly, it’s the identical feeling of getting missed each highschool dance and promenade, and but I by some means discovered my technique to the Met Gala. I really feel like I’ve made up for it.”

Although she didn’t play the long-lasting heroine in The Starvation Video games, she did play one other well-known archer later in life, as she was cast as Kate Bishop on Marvel’s Hawkeye.

Zoey Deutch as Katniss

Zoey Deutch examined for Katniss, a task she later mentioned she was super “disappointed” about not getting. “I display screen examined for Katniss however knew I did not get it as a result of within the display screen take a look at, he was like, ‘Why do not you learn this different half?’ ” she mentioned on the Lights, Camera, Barstool podcast. “Actually. However, yeah, that one was a bit painful.”

Although she didn’t star in The Starvation Video games adaptation, she booked a handful of YA movies afterward, together with 2013’s Stunning Creatures and 2014’s Vampire Academy.

Shailene Woodley as Katniss

Shailene Woodley was one other huge identify who tried out for Katniss. Years later, she went on to play one other well-known YA heroine as she was forged as Beatrice Prior in 2014’s Divergent.

Emma Roberts as Katniss

Emma Roberts was additionally up for the position of Katniss. “I used to be undoubtedly thinking about it, nevertheless it was simply a type of issues that did not find yourself taking place,” Roberts instructed MTV Information about auditioning for the half in 2011. “However I am actually excited to see the film. I learn all of the books a pair weeks in the past and I’ve received all my mates hooked, so it’s very cool and I can not wait to see it.”

All of it labored out for the perfect as a couple of brief years later, Roberts booked American Horror Story: Coven, which helped her acquire important acclaim.

Emily Browning as Katniss

Years after her breakout position in A Collection of Unlucky Occasions, Emily Browning instructed IndieWire in 2011 that she had been “nervous” for her audition for The Starvation Video games.

“I learn for [The Hunger Games] a few occasions, however I’ve by no means learn the e book to be trustworthy — which I do know is horrible of me,” she mentioned, later including, “I believe each single woman in Hollywood learn for it a few occasions.”

Evan Peters as Peeta

Roberts wasn’t the one American Horror Story alum who auditioned for The Starvation Video games. Evan Peters was reportedly up for the position of Peeta, which went to Hutcherson.

Although he didn’t star reverse Lawrence because the District 12 tribute, he did act alongside her within the X-Males movies.

Hunter Parrish as Peeta

In March 2011, Hunter Parrish confirmed he met with The Starvation Video games producers for the position of Peeta, telling E! News, “I might be grateful to get the chance.”

Talking on followers’ help for his potential casting, he added, “You aren’t getting significantly better than that. The true followers of the e book. So no matter whether or not I am part of the movie or not, I really feel honored to simply type of be considered.”

Lucas Until as Peeta

Lucas Until was additionally a frontrunner for the position of Peeta. Like Peters, he didn’t e book the position, however did star reverse Lawrence within the X-Males movies years later. 

Austin Butler as Peeta

Throughout a June 2024 interview with BuzzFeed Celeb, Elvis star Austin Butler revealed that although he auditioned for the position of Peeta, he did not come very near getting it.

“I auditioned for The Starvation Video games and I didn’t get it at all. I do not even assume I received a name again,” he mentioned, including that Hutcherson was “nice” as Peeta.

David Henrie as Gale

On the top of his time of Wizards of Waverly Place, David Henrie screentested for the position of Gale, which ultimately went to Hemsworth. 

Drew Roy as Gale

Drew Roy was one more Disney Channel star within the operating for Gale. In line with The Hollywood Reporter, the Hannah Montana actor screentested for the position. 

Robbie Amell as Gale

Following his roles on Nickelodeon exhibits comparable to Life with Derek and True Jackson, VP, Robbie Amell was up for the position of Gale.

Kristin Chenoweth as Effie

Throughout an interview with Jenny McCarthy for SiriusXM Entertainment, Kristin Chenoweth revealed that she “actually wished” to play Effie in The Starvation Video games movies.

“I had an ideal assembly and a good time wanting by way of the fabric and I used to be a fan of the books,” she defined.

Although she was dissatisfied she didn’t get the half, she added that Elizabeth Banks was “so good” within the position.

John C. Reilly as Haymitch

John C. Reilly was reportedly a serious frontrunner for the position of Haymitch, per At present. Nevertheless, it ended up going to Woody Harrelson. 

Garrett Hedlund as Finnick

Whereas many e book followers wished to see Garrett Hedlund within the position of Finnick in Catching Fireplace, the actor instructed MTV Information he ended up turning the position down because of scheduling conflicts. 

“They did [approach me],” Hedlund mentioned in 2012. “However I used to be engaged on this movie on the time. We shot the entire movie in 23 days and I used to be actually immersed in it. I could not get round [to reading the Hunger Games novels].”

He continued, “All people round me is flipping out concerning the books, and I did not actually have the time to sit down down these days to learn any e book, not simply Starvation Video games. However I’ve received a pair [projects] on my plate that I am wanting ahead to studying now.”

Ultimately, the position went to Sam Claflin.

Taylor Kitsch as Finnick

Taylor Kitsch was reportedly within the operating for Finnick, per Leisure Weekly. However he later set the document straight, telling The Los Angeles Instances in 2012 that the position was “not going to occur.”

Mia Wasikowska as Johanna

​​After enjoying Hutcherson’s sister in The Youngsters Are All Proper, Mia Wasikowska was reportedly on the “brief record” to play District 7 victor Johanna in Catching Fireplace, in accordance with Digital Spy. The position ultimately went to Jena Malone.

Tony Shalhoub as Beetee

Tony Shalhoub was reportedly eyed for the position of District 3 victor Beetee in Catching Fireplace, nevertheless, the half finally went to Jeffrey Wright.