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Alfonso Cuaron to Helm 'Hunger Games' Sequel?
With 'The Hunger Games' having earned nearly $400 million worldwide and heading into what could possibly be it's fourth straight week at the top of the box office, it's no surprise that Lionsgate is hot to move it's sequel 'Catching Fire' into production as soon as possible. However, with former helmer Gary Ross vacating the director's chair (reportedly due to scheduling conflicts and a shortened production schedule caused by lead actress Jennifer Lawrence's contractual obligations to Fox's 'X-Men: First Class' sequel), the studio is focused on finding someone to replace him and continue the franchise.
With that in mind, the studio has reportedly put together a shortlist of candidates - all very hush hush, mind you - but the few names that have been bandied about can give you an idea of what the studio is looking for. As many fans have suggested (and as we unintentionally predicted in a previous article), 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' director Alfonso Cuarón has been tapped, along with other, slightly odder choices like David Cronenberg ('A Dangerous Method', 'The Fly') and Alejandro González Iñárritu ('Biutiful', '21 Grams'). In addition to working closely with the original author Suzanne Collins (who is rumored to be very hands-on with the adaptations to maintain as much of the original book's integrity as possible), the director would also have to be capable of not only working with young adult actors, but also bringing across the dystopian world of Panem, the themes of the books, and working with a special effects team.
Who do you think would be the best choice of these three? Obviously, Lionsgate could end up going with any of the other eight people on their shortlist, but my money is easily on Cuarón. He's already shown an ability to work with child actors, special effects, book adaptations, and a dark gritty future ('Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'Children of Men', respectively). He also seems like the kind of name that would seriously drive up the hype for the next installment, something that any studio worth their salt is concerned with. Cronenberg would be an interesting choice, but I would worry that his version of the film would end up being far too self-reflective and violent for the young adult audience they are aiming for. Chime in, Spillios - if it had to be one of these three, who would you choose? For extra credit - if it had to be someone other than these three, who would you pick?
Source: LA Times
Views: 4394
Tags: Alfonso Cuaron, Catching Fire, David Cronenberg, Gary Ross, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Lionsgate
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Comment by The Phoenix on April 16, 2012 at 5:24pm -
I hope they pick him. Like many people have already said, based on his work on Children of Men, I support him.
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Comment by Dilster3000 on April 16, 2012 at 11:46am -
It would be much smarter if they sent me the 400 millions dollars and let me keep it.
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Comment by mjtfreeze on April 16, 2012 at 6:11am -
Saw Children of Men, he's got my vote.
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Comment by MPerce on April 16, 2012 at 2:13am -
@the Mindful Lunatic
Exactly. HP3 was an amazing movie because it forged its own path: elements of the Potter universe mixed with that dark Cuaron style. The first two HP movies tried to follow the books so closely they ended up being soulless.
If I want the exact same experience I had with the book....I'll just read the book, thanks.
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Comment by the Mindful Lunatic on April 15, 2012 at 10:44pm -
@Eric
It's always seemed kind of strange to me that a lot of Potter fans don't like the third movie, I've always thought that was the best one. I have read the books, but I could care less about it being 100% accurate to them. Just make a good movie.
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Comment by Olivia Jean Brown on April 15, 2012 at 7:23pm -
If there's anyone who knows to adapt a book well and create a very engaging and philosophical post apocalyptic world then that would be Cuaron.
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Comment by Kevin McMullin on April 15, 2012 at 3:48pm -
They should always get Alfonso to direct the sequel in any book series, but you know that if they do it Catching Fire will be the one that everyone holds up to Prisoner in the Harrypotter movies.
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Comment by mitchell on April 15, 2012 at 3:38pm -
Cuaron would be a great choice! Anyone remember the action scenes from Children of Men? If he would use those 1 shot sequences with Catching fire, you would really feel like you're a part of it! I'd say, Cuaron is the best bet
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Comment by ponds4life on April 15, 2012 at 3:37pm -
I am behind this one. Prisoner of Azkaban is still one of my favorite HP movies. He really knows how to make an adaption. Catching Fire is my least favorite of the series and I hope he can make interesting.
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Comment by Bane on April 15, 2012 at 12:16pm -
FUCK YES! He is a great director and he directed one of my favorite sci-fi films "Children Of Men" which he was snubbed for an oscar nod.
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