Lenny Kravitz Talks Reading The Hunger Games; Fans Can Win a Trip to the Set
Posted 06.24.11 by Chris
Before being asked by director Gary Ross to play stylist Cinna in his upcoming Hunger Games franchise, Lenny Kravitz admitted he hadn't read Suzanne Collins' books (which shouldn't surprise anyone — a rock star probably doesn't go on tour with a library of young adult books).
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Kravitz was in his home studio when he got the call from Ross.
Now, I hadn't read the book yet, so I didn't know what it was. I go out and get the book, read it – oh, wow.
Kravitz is apparently still getting through the books (give the guy a break, he's putting the finishing touches on a new album). He's currently midway through Catching Fire, the second book in the trilogy.
Reading the book, I'm seeing everything — the Capitol, the arena, all this stuff. This world is going to be incredible.
Filming of the Hunger Games is currently underway in North Carolina and according the the movie's Facebook page, fans can soon enter a contest to visit the cast in an "Ultimate Hunger Games Fan Sweeps" contest.
Lionsgate will launch the contest today on Facebook. According to the studio, one lucky winner will receive a trip to the set of the movie. To enter the sweepstakes, which will run through July 23, fans will need to "Like" the official Hunger Games page. The winner will be announced online. Included in the winner's set visit will be a tour, meet and greets with some of the cast, and autographs.
"We are very excited to welcome a fan to the set, said Ross. "We are grateful to all of the fans for their enthusiasm and support."
The cast of The Hunger Games includes Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen), Woody Harrelson (Haymith Abernathy), Stanley Tucci (Caesar Flickerman), Wes Bentley (Seneca Crane), Elizabeth Banks (Effie Trinket), Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark), Liam Hemsworth (Gale Hawthorne), Willow Shield (Primrose), Paula Malcomson (mother to Katniss and Primrose), and Donald Sutherland (President Snow).
Next Showing: The Hunger Games opens March 23, 2012