'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' Premiere Date Nov. 21, 2014 - Katniss Under Greater Pressure Than Before
The last leg of the "The Hunger Games" film series is finally drawing to a close as Mockingjay Part 1 is set to premiere in theatres Nov. 21, with Part 2 following a year after the first.
The third film in the series will pick up from where "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" left off. Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, is put in a difficult situation after she has been labeled as the face of the rebellion.
Director of the series, Francis Lawrence, talked during an interview with Entertainment Weekly about Katniss' struggles and shortcomings after being faced with a love triangle as well as the impending war between the rebels and the government.
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During the next film, Katniss will be caught between two of her love interests -- Peeta and Gale. While Peeta is being held prisoner in the Capitol, Gale is fighting in the rebellion alongside Katniss.
Katniss wants to save Peeta from the clutches of President Snow as she feels it was her fault that he was captured in the first place. At the same time, she is feeling the pressure of being the face of the rebellion. Since she served as the inspiration and source of strength that fueled the rebellion, she is put into a difficult situation.
Director Lawrence has confirmed that Katniss' love triangle is still heavily at play, only this time it is more difficult for the protagonist because of the situation she is in.
"It's a very confusing, conflicted, complicated time for Katniss. Having gone through the games one more time and having lost Peeta and having been run through the wringer, she's even more damaged. So you find her in a more agitated place. She's distraught, confused, angry," Lawrence had said.
In addition to Katniss' situation in the upcoming film, the director has also revealed that there will be some scenes in the film that are not part of the book.
"Instead of changing the plot and changing characters, what we did was have the opportunity to show scenes that could have been happening at different times in the book," he added.
