The Hunger Games: See 5 actresses who almost played Katniss Everdeen

Around 30 actresses auditioned for the role of Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Gamesin 2011. The chosen one was Jennifer Lawrence: “She broke down the doors of the place,” said the director Gary Rossin an interview with The Hollywood Reporter (via People).

This Wednesday, 15th, The Song of Birds and Serpents arrives in cinemas. The film is a prequel and takes place more than 60 years before the story starring Katniss.

Check out five actresses who almost took the place of Lawrence:

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan didn’t get the role Hunger Gamesbut participated in another adaptation: The Hostess (2013). The actress became known for starring in films such as A Glimpse of Paradise (2009) and Lady Bird: Time to Fly (2017).

Hailee Steinfeld

I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. There are so many roles I wanted and didn’t get… But I think, weirdly, it’s the same feeling as missing every high school prom, and yet I found my way to the Met Gala. – Hailee Steinfeld about losing the role in Hunger Gamesin an interview with The Independent

Zoey Deutch

I auditioned for Katniss, but I knew I wouldn’t get it because, during the audition, he was like, ‘Why don’t you read this other part?’ Literally. But yeah, that one hurt a little. – Zoey Deutch about losing the role in Hunger Gamesin an interview with the podcast Lights, Camera, Barstool.

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley may not have gotten the role as Katniss Everdeen, but she was very successful when playing Beatrice Prior in the franchise Divergent.

Emma Roberts

Katniss Everdeen was also almost subject to controversy Emma Robertswho regretted not getting the role, but admitted to having read all the books by Hunger Gamesin an interview with MTV News.