The role of Peeta Mellark was taken over by Josh Hutcherson
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 Everdeen and Peeta Mellark.
Josh Hutcherson “it was perfect” during the audition for the role of Peeta in the franchise Hunger Gamesin 2011, according to the director Gary Rossin an interview with The Hollywood Reporter (via People). However, other names were considered to bring the character to life. Suzanne Collins.
Check out three actors below who almost took the place of Hutcherson:
Evan Peters
Like this Emma Roberts almost played Katniss Everdeen, the actor from American Horror Story He even auditioned to play Peeta Mellark.
Hunter Parrish
Hunter Parrish received fan support to take on the role of Peeta. “Whether I get the role or not, I feel honored to have even been considered,” the actor told AND! Newsin 2011.
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Lucas Till
Lucas Till didn’t get the role Hunger Gamesbut was able to work alongside Jennifer Lawrence in the franchise X-Men.
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Source: Rollingstone

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