It’s almost time to head back to Panem, andFandangohas shared new character posters forThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The main cast of the upcoming prequel is front and center in the new images, preparing audiences for their introduction on the big screen later this year. Decades before Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) changed the world when she decided to confront the evil government that ruled over her society, this story will bring a very different approach to the cruel tradition where young people lose their lives in a violent competition.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakeswill follow the earlier years of Coriolanus Snow’s (Tom Blyth) life, years before he became the dangerous dictator played byDonald Sutherland. As a young man, snow will develop a friendship with Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from District 12 who comes from a traveling music group. Their bond will be part of the experiences that will shape the protagonist into the ruthless person viewers met during the original film series, bringing a new perspective to the main antagonist Katniss had to deal with when it was time for her to step up.
Since the time period is different from what has come before, Panem will won’t look a lot like audiences remember, with the wardrobe, scenery and overall design having a voice of its own. While there had always been people who were againstthe celebration of the Hunger Games, the context was different by the time Snow was a young man. The comparison between his time and the conditions that led to Katniss' revolution will be an interesting contrast to keep in mind when the prequel premieres on the big screen later this year. Nothing will be the same for the tributes from all Districts.
The Magic of the Supporting Cast
Zegler and Blyth won’t be the only major players involved in the upcomingHunger Gamesprequel, with the supporting cast of President Snow’s origin sharing the spotlight with their co-stars.Hunter Schaferwill portray Tigris Snow, Coriolanus' older cousin who also functions as the person the protagonist trusts the most. Tigris eventually grows to be an ally to Katniss by the time the other movies in the franchise take place. On the other hand,Peter Dinklagewas given the role of Casca Highbottom, the intellectual author of the Hunger Games competition itself.
you’re able to check out the new character posters fromTheHunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesbelow, before the movie premieres in theaters on November 17:
