The love triangle for "The Hunger Games" trilogy has been finalized.
Announced earlier last month, Jennifer Lawrence was awarded the role of heroine Katniss Everdeen. Some fans of the books have complained that she's too old, too pale, too blond and too curvy for the role. As I've previously wrote, I think she's a great choice for the role because she can actually act.
Today Lionsgate revealed that they've chosen Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson to play Gale and Peeta, opposite Jennifer Lawrence. Gale Hawthorne, Katniss's best friend from home, will be portrayed by Liam Hemsworth. Hemsworth is best known as Miley Cyrus's boyfriend. Josh Hutcherson appeared in last year's indie hit "The Kids are All Right," and will play Peeta Mellark, Katniss's partner in the Hunger Games who she eventually develops a complicated relationship with.
Director Gary Ross is obviously more interested in talent, than aesthetics for the movie which is promising. Though Liam Hemsworth may be the weakest link in the trio, his role in the series is minor compared to Lawrence's and Hutcherson's. Hutcherson is said to have lobbied hard for the part of Peeta because he was already a huge fan of the series, so hopefully he will do the role justice.
Filming begins in a couple of weeks, and the first film is released in March of 2012.
