Josh Hutcherson on the darker side of Catching Fire
Right before the release of The Hunger Games DVD, Josh Hutcherson had a chat to Reuters about the impact on his life the movie has had (he’s still “blown away”), what fans can expect to see included in the “extras” of the DVD, but also about some of the challenges of making Catching Fire.
While he’s excited to see the bonus features (especially the “making of” mini-series) he talks about the darker place that Catching Fire goes to:
“We didn’t shy away from the violence, but at the same time, we didn’t have to go graphic with it. So, I think it’ll be similar in the second movie as far as the action goes. As far as the overall story going to a darker place, I think sometimes in life, it can be very dark and grim and very real, and I feel that by writing the book that way, Suzanne made it feel real for me. That’s something young people are able to see … the story is about hope and rising up against something. Even though it’s dark at times, it still has this light being, Katniss, and her ability to try to start this big movement to fight.”
He goes on to explain that he’s really looking forward to exploring more about Peeta in Catching Fire, especially his relationship with Katniss:
“Katniss and Peeta’s relationship because Peeta loves Katniss and can’t help himself from loving Katniss. At the same time he feels like Katniss is just playing this game for everybody else and she doesn’t actually have any real feelings for Peeta. As an actor, it’s hard to play that, yet also really fun and challenging. I can’t wait to dive into that aspect.”
We can’t wait either !
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He probably just can’t wait to see Jen again! ♥
yeah. So true!
My gosh, he’s attractive.
Meh. He’s not ugly but he’s not super attractive. He’s outstanding as Peeta though! Just sharing my opinion
you suck. You have horrible taste, but at least you share your opinion.
I so agree, i honestly can’t wait for catching fire now! But what i don’t get is how he looks so young in the film but then quite a lot older outside of the film? Any ideas on this would REALLY help
Mini series?
so excited! I hope Catching Fire follows the book a little more!
Come on Josh, I think we know the real reason u can’t wait for filming catching fire…. Especially with jennifer!!
Stop saying he wants to be with Jeniffer and stuff cuz Im sure he doesnt she’s like 3years older than him…xs
Love knows no age :3
But yeah, I have to agree that I don’t think they have any off-screen romance situation going on. I think they’re just really good friends
They have to be together. They are perfect for each other. Who cares about age? Age has nothing to do with love. THEY MUST BE TOGETHER!
I hope you know that Jennifer Lawrence already has a BOYFRIEND! How about you research that
nice someone. SO TRUE
No i think he really does like her though
Just because they play a romantic relationship doesn’t mean in real life they have one. Learn to separate fictional drama from reality!
How old is he again?
I love him.
he is 19, 20 on october 12 and i have a HUGE crush on him and i want to marry him even though im only 12,
do u think he’d marry a girl who’s 7-8yrs younger?
I wish, cause i am that young to well a little younger but still i wish he could
Josh obviously loves jen! He should just admit it. But jen already has a boyfriend.
Yeah i think he likes Jennifer
He might be embarrassed to say it though! Hes still nice 
YEAH THAT REALLY SUCKS