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Listen: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes world premier
The highly anticipated film, ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’, made its dazzling world premiere at London’s BFI Imax.
Summary
• The world premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ at the BFI Imax was the first major world premiere outside of a festival to feature actors on the media line since the SAG-AFTRA strike began in July.
• Director Francis Lawrence, Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer, and Josh Andres Rivera attended the premiere. He praised Suzanne Collins for crafting a story that stays true to the essence of the Hunger Games franchise.
• Producer Nina Jacobson expressed her joy and relief with the end of the strike. Tom Blyth provided insight into the complexities of his character’s role in the movie and hinted at exciting future projects now that the strike is resolved.
• The movie has created much anticipation among fans eagerly awaiting what this prequel has in store.
Director Francis Lawrence and stars Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer, and Josh Andres Rivera graced the red carpet, captivating fans and critics alike.
This premiere holds special significance as it is the first major world premiere outside of a festival to feature actors on the media line since the SAG-AFTRA strike began in July. While the strike had caused uncertainty, the film had already secured an Interim Agreement with Lionsgate, demonstrating their commitment to the project.
Amidst the excitement, the team expressed their joy and relief over the end of the strike. Producer Nina Jacobson shared her delight, revealing she was “screaming with joy” upon hearing the news, even amid jet lag.
Tom Blyth, who portrays young Coriolanus Snow, provided insight into his complex character, stating that people already have strong opinions about him, filled with love and hate. He also hinted at exciting future projects, mentioning the increasing busyness now that the strike is resolved. Blyth also shared an interesting connection with fellow cast member and Juilliard alum Viola Davis, exchanging stories from their shared drama school experiences.
Director Francis Lawrence praised Suzanne Collins for crafting a story that stays true to the essence of the Hunger Games franchise while introducing fresh talent and bringing in veteran actors to the fold.
The world premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ was a tremendous success, leaving fans anticipating what this prequel has in store.