The highly anticipated prequel to the popular Hunger Games series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, has just announced its latest casting choices. According to reports, Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth have been added to the star-studded lineup.
Zegler, who recently made her feature film debut in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, will be taking on the role of Maude Ivory, a tribute from District 9. Blyth, known for his work in the British drama series The Crown, will be playing the role of Casca Highbottom, a tribute from District 2.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is set 64 years before the events of the original Hunger Games trilogy and follows the story of a young Coriolanus Snow, who later becomes the tyrannical President of Panem. The prequel novel, written by Suzanne Collins, was released in 2020 and quickly became a bestseller.
Zegler and Blyth join previously announced cast members such as Oscar nominee and Tony winner, Jennifer Lawrence, who will be reprising her role as Katniss Everdeen, and Emmy winner, Donald Sutherland, who will be returning as President Snow.
Fans of the series are excited to see Zegler and Blyth join the cast, with many taking to social media to express their enthusiasm. Zegler, who is of Colombian and Polish descent, has been praised for her performance in West Side Story and is expected to bring a fresh and dynamic energy to her role in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Blyth, on the other hand, has been praised for his versatility as an actor and is expected to bring depth and complexity to his character in the prequel. Both actors have already proven their talent and are sure to make a lasting impression in the Hunger Games universe.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is being directed by Francis Lawrence, who also directed the last three films in the original Hunger Games series. The film is currently in production and is set to be released in 2023.
With the addition of Zegler and Blyth, the cast of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is shaping up to be a powerhouse of talent. Fans can’t wait to see how these two rising stars bring their characters to life in the highly anticipated prequel.
