Question 1

What unusual on-set incident involved Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson?

Accepted Answer

While horsing around on set, Jennifer Lawrence accidentally kicked Josh Hutcherson in the head, knocking him out and giving him a concussion.

Question 2

How did Donald Sutherland get cast as President Snow?

Accepted Answer

Donald Sutherland saw the script by accident, lobbied for the role by writing a letter to director Gary Ross, and was cast after impressing Ross with his insights.

Question 3

What was Jennifer Lawrence's initial salary for The Hunger Games and how did it change for the sequel?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer Lawrence was paid $500,000 for The Hunger Games, and for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), she was paid $10 million—twenty times the initial offer.

Question 4

What unusual feature did Wes Bentley's character Seneca Crane have, and how was it created?

Accepted Answer

Seneca Crane's highly unusual beard was styled from Wes Bentley's natural beard, not created from applied pieces or extra hair.

Question 5

What was the purpose of the swear jar on set and who contributed most to it?

Accepted Answer

There was a swear jar on the set, and co-writer/director Gary Ross said half of it was contributed by Jennifer Lawrence.

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