Q&A: What are the odds of me getting a role in this movie? [The Hunger Games] Any advice on how to gain experience?
Question by JesSIca: What are the odds of me getting a role in this movie? [The Hunger Games] Any advice on how to gain experience?
First off, in case you haven’t already heard of “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins, it’s a best-selling book about a 16 year old girl who is chosen along with 23 other kids (12-18) to fight to the death in an arena (really hard to explain, but it’s been said to be an underrated book compared to Twilight). While I was reading it, I was thinking “this would make a great movie!” Then I found out the movie rights had been bought [2011]. A cross between Narnia, Twilight, Bridge to Terabithia and a couple of other movies was what I sort of envisioned the Hunger Games would be like.
Does anyone know what studio will be filming it? And what location will the auditions be held at? I heard it will be somewhere in the US, but I’m not sure if it will be in LA or not. I guess it all depends on if there are open casting calls/auditions or not. Because if they want someone like Dakota Fanning, Anna Popplewell, or Kristen Stewart for the part, then I have no chance in the world because I can’t get that much experience if I went to every audition until 2011.
No offense to any of those talented actresses but I feel like the role of Katniss Everdeen should be played by an unknown actress. I don’t want the movie to just become like Twilight. There are probably dozens of other talented EXPERIENCED girls I know who are more suited for the role of Katniss, but I’m definitely not a Glimmer 🙂
What is Katniss supposed to look like anyways? And what role could I play? It’s not like I have zero experience (really I don’t now though, besides plays and opportunities. I do have a few “connections”, including a couple of CEO producers in LA. I’ve just never really given acting a shot –or had very many opportunities.
I am 14 (I heard something about the movie being in 2011, and I’ve had dozens of people tell me I look older. It’s not even funny. The world has not been kind to me…haha. I’ve been told I look anywhere from 15-17…is that a good or bad thing?)
I have wavy (sometimes curly) dark brown hair that’s several inches past my shoulders, which I wear in a braid or in a ponytail.
My skin is olive right now, but it’s changed because I think I got a weird tan last summer and it’s faded.
My eyes are kind of strange, because sometimes they are hazel/brown, green, and gray. Depends on the lighting.
My weight is 130 lbs, but I can lose weight and get more toned if that’s what it takes. My height is 5’5.
Hobbies: archery, basketball, rock climbing, gymnastics, ballet, guitar, piano, singing, running…
My friend told me I looked like what she thought Bella Swan from Twilight looked like. (I know a lot of girls think they look like Bella). But I’m not really sure if that’s a compliment or not.) I’ve been told my eyes are my best feature. I’d probably be best at the kinds of angsty insecure teen girl roles Kristen Stewart plays.
I just don’t know if I can really act. Katniss is the protagonist, and that role might be hard. Should I try for another character? It just feels like Katniss is the only character who’s remotely like me. And I know the competition is fierce. But is it like performing –the more times you do it/practice, the better you get?
Wow this is too long. I think I’m going to repost this later. Another thing –I don’t have an agent. I’d need one I’m guessing, but I don’t know what kind of production this movie will be. I’ll do indie films if I’m lucky enough to get in one. How long does filming usually take?
I’ve taken a couple of acting classes, but it was ages ago, before I knew that I could wear contacts instead of glasses. (I cried when I found out I had to wear glasses in 4th grade…haha)
I wish I had starting acting/singing earlier, so I wouldn’t be so insecure. I guess I’m more confident now, but I still can’t get myself to always be excited. It’s just not me. I’m more of a ‘wait until I get into my room and then start screaming/squealing when I found out I won $ 100 or won free tickets to a Paramore concert on the radio person’.
I’ve also been told I look like a cross between Amanda Bynes and a young Penelope Cruz. I really hate comparing, but again, I’m not posting any pictures. I didn’t really get the whole Amanda Bynes thing, but I can sort of see it sometimes.
Best answer:
Answer by ieric23
Small considering how many people will try out and considering that we don’t even know there are going to be auditions, but if I were you I would research it, and cross your fingers for auditions.
If you want you can keep an eye on my fansite for any updates on auditions as they come in
http://themockingjay.vndv.com
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