Years later, the actor secured a space in the ‘Dune’ franchise
Austin Butler confessed that he auditioned for the role of Peeta Mellark in the franchise Hunger Games. The character ended up being played by Josh Hutchersonwho starred in the saga alongside Jennifer Lawrence It is Liam Hemsworth.
In an interview with BuzzFeed (via Variety), the actor revealed: “I auditioned for Hunger Gamesbut I didn’t achieve anything.”
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“I don’t think they even called me back,” he continued.Josh Hutcherson got this one, he’s great.”
Butler was accompanied by Jodie Comerwho acted in Vandals Club with him during the conversation. She also stated that she lost a paper in Mamma Mia!.
When Hunger Games was launched in 2012, Butler was known for projects on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, such as Zoey 101, Icarly It is Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure (2011).
Although he has not secured a space in the franchise, in 2024, the name of Butler appeared in the credits of Dune: Part 2.
Source: Rollingstone
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