'Hunger Games: Mockingjay' Movie News: Katniss Aided By 'Game of Thrones,' 'House of Cards' Actors & Ashlee Simpson's Boyfriend? [VIDEO]
A host of new faces are joining the next Hunger Games movie in order to help aid Katniss Everdeen and her quest, but what impact will they have on the character? The actors dish on how they felt like their roles impacted Katniss on her journey.
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In an interview with Us Weekly on Thursday, a lot of the new actors to the franchise including Natalie Dormer, Evan Ross, Elden Henson, Wes Chatham, Julianne Moore and Mahershala Ali talked about their characters and what they add to the franchise, which is already two films in.
"At first, she doesn't care if Katniss is invested in being the Mockingjay or not. But ultimately, she believes in her and follows her into battle," Dormer said of her character. The actress shaved half of her head for the role.
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Ross, who is also known for being Ashlee Simpson's new boyfriend, and Moore took the roles due to family as both actors said their relatives were excited to see them in the roles within this universe.
"My mom [Motown legend Diana Ross] was like, 'I read the books! you'd better do that movie,'" Ross said.
"I didn't have anything to read on vacation, so I picked up their Hunger Games books and ended up tearing through all of them," Moore recalled. "I was like, 'Who's playing Coin in the movie?!' I wanted to create the political arc for her. So really, my kids are responsible for me doing this."
As for Henson, he was happy to be working with Jennifer Lawrence. "Thank God I didn't have lines," he joked. "Jen Lawrence is so captivating, I would have screwed up if I had to speak!"
Ali knew that his character was crucial in the dynamic between Katniss and Peeta and saw a father figure within the role. "He's critically involved in Peeta's rescue, and for Katniss, he's both a protector and father figure."
Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 comes out on Nov. 21.
