Why Should You Watch Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Rachel Zegler

Last month it was announced that the Hunger Games series would be getting a prequel film.

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Based on the prequel novel to the series. Will star West side story's Rachel Ziegler.

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The film will follow future Panam President Coriolanus Snow during the 10th Hunger Games.

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Ziegler will be playing the role of lucy gray baird. A tribute from District 12 who's Snow was assigned to mentor through the game

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Francis Lawrence who directed three other films in the franchise and will be directing the prequel.

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Had this to say about Ziegler's casting, Lucy Gray is a perfect match for her as an actress.

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The character is bold, independent and defiant but also vulnerable, emotional and loving.

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The ballad of songbirds and snakes is currently scheduled to hit theaters on November 17, 2023.

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