The Hunger Games: Mockingjay lands director Francis Lawrence
Lawrence is currently directing Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second installment in the series that features a score by James Newton Howard and new roles played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jena Malone and Amanda Plummer.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 & The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 make up the third and fourth installments of heroine Katniss Everdeen's journey as she leads the districts of Panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical and corrupt Capitol. As the war that will determine the fate of Panem escalates, Katniss must decipher for herself who she can trust and what needs to be done, with everything she cares for in the balance.
Lawrence's other directing credits include Water for Elephants, I Am Legend and Constantine.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 & The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 make up the third and fourth films in a series that has captivated audiences around the world. The blockbuster first installment of The Hunger Games franchise has already grossed nearly $700 million at the worldwide box office with the second film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire opening in theaters on November 22, 2013. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 comes to theaters on November 21, 2014 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 opens November 20, 2015.
Lawrence is represented by CAA.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 comes to theaters November 21st, 2014 and stars Jennifer Lawrence. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 comes to theaters November 20th, 2015 and stars Jennifer Lawrence. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence.
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The_Crow2k
Now they will stretch every final chapter to 2 parts in order to make more money...God, i really hate Hollywood these days.
7 months agoby @the-crow2kFlag
artkid04
i'd say francis is a really good up and comer and he can't fail with the books being pretty good
8 months agoby @artkid04Flag
ROFLitschristian
@moviegeek I already want Ross back...
8 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
ROFLitschristian
Not the name I wanted to see headlining this film's direction. This man will only prove me wrong with Catching Fire. Here's to a hopeful future.
8 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
JonSpidey07
I'm a bit skeptic about Francis doing this because his films have been hit-and-miss
8 months agoby @jonspidey07Flag
Corey W.
Why do major book franchises need two parts for the last adaptation? Potter did it, Twilight is finishing it off now, and now Hungers Games is doing it too? Whenever The Mortal Instruments books end (with 5 books now, 2 prequels, I believe two more to come) I wouldn't be surprised to see that span out to 8 or 9 films (depending on how many more the author writes).
8 months agoby @coreyFlag
Roberto Mata
He is a good Director, Good for him. Also is great to see that the studio is keeping one director for the franchise, I'm looking forward to see Catching Fire.
8 months agoby @Roberto-MataFlag
thedude-abides
@bawnian-dexeus 100% agree
8 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@thedude-abides And the only Marvel film's that had a single director was Jon for Iron Man but look where that went. Joss Whedon may well be the only one with Avengers under his belt. Let's be honest, if it's an opportunity, stick with it. Studios can compromise too so...
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
thedude-abides
@bawnian-dexeus Right? You'd think they'd be in it for the long haul, but I guess not. If I'm not mistaken, I think Twilight had a different director for every installment, LOL.
8 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
moviegeek
Uhh... how about we see how Catching Fire turns out before we decide on this. We may want Gary Ross back.
8 months agoby @moviegeekFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@thedude-abides Agreed. It seems that major sequels to come can't seem to land a single director
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
The Cryptkeeper: Resurrected
Don't care.
8 months agoby @cryptFlag
thedude-abides
I'd still like to see how he fares in the 2nd one before I take a stance; still, I think it's wise to get him tied down for the duration of the saga. They already lost one talented director -- best not to lose another.
8 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag