Entertainment
5 Prequel Stories Fans Want to See From The Hunger Games
Since the first book’s release in 2008, audiences have been captivated by the world of The Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen‘s fight against the tyrannical Capitol has earned the franchise a strong and expansive fanbase. In recent years, The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins has released additional novels focusing on key characters and their backstories. From the powerful President Snow to the haunted Haymitch Abernathy, new light is being shed on these characters and Panem’s history is explored on a further level.
With Sunrise on the Reaping set to release on November 20th, fans are eager to see what other prequels Collins might publish next. Throughout the fictional country’s long and bloody history, there are many characters that a third prequel story could focus on. Whether its a new character or a fan favorite, audiences can trust that The Hunger Games will deliver a painful and fascinating story.
5
The First Victor
The Hunger Games have existed for 75 years in the world of Panem. Audiences have seen the 10th, 74th, 75th, and soon, the 50th Games, but the earliest Games have not been explored. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes went back to the 10th Games with Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) and Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), but little information was given about the 1st Game. A prequel surrounding the first Hunger Games held by the Capitol would set the stage for the next 75 years. Following the story of the first Victor would give further context to the war-torn years in Panem and the legacy that would be the Capitol’s Games.
4
Cashmere and Gloss
Catching Fire introduced a cast of past Victors to compete in the 75th Quarter Quell. Among those Victors were a brother and sister from District 1, Cashmere and Gloss. So far, there have not been any narrators outside of District 12 and the Capitol. It would be interesting to see what life in District 1 would be like, especially through the eyes of a sibling duo. Little is known about the deadly brother and sister, played by Stephanie Leigh Schuland and Alan Ritchson, giving a prequel about their lives a lot of creative leeway. As they are fated to die in the 75th Quarter Quell, learning how they won their Games and lived under the Capitol’s watchful gaze would be an interesting prequel story.
3
Mags Flanagan
There is not much information known about Mags. She was first introduced in Catching Fire and made a surprising appearance in Sunrise on the Reaping, but her story is largely unknown. She won the 11th Hunger Games, the year after Lucy Gray won in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Her behavior towards young Victors like Haymitch and Annie Cresta demonstrates a true kindness in her that has developed over the painful decades she’s endured. A prequel following her life as a Victor and mentor to countless tributes would be heartbreaking and would expand on this selfless character.
2
Plutarch Heavensbee
Since The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Hunger Games had been through the perspective of Katniss, a poor citizen from the Districts. It was shocking to realize that the prequel’s protagonist was not only a Capitol citizen, but the president himself. Many fans suspect that a third prequel would return to a Capitol narrator in the form of Plutarch Heavensbee. Gamemaker and secret rebel, Plutarch is a complex and underrated character in the franchise. His perspective on the growing resistance throughout the years would contextualize Katniss’s success in her story.
1
Finnick Odair
Finnick is a fan favorite character since his introduction in Catching Fire. Played by Sam Claflin, the character’s charming personality hides a tragic past. After winning his Games at 14, Finnick was commodified by the Capitol. A prequel centering on the District 4 Victor would not only be interesting for fans of the character, it would also further expose the Capitol’s perverse crimes against the Victors of the Hunger Games. With his death in Mockingjay, looking back onto Finnick’s challenging life would give more insight into his experiences as a Victor and what he was willing to sacrifice for a free Panem.
There are countless focuses for possible prequels coming out of The Hunger Games universe. Some characters deserve to have their backstories explored while also explaining more about the world of Panem and its complicated politics. If Suzanne Collins does release a third installment in her prequel series, fans can trust that they will learn more about how the Games operate and how the rebellion was crafted. Each story gives more context to the original trilogy and continues to remind audiences why these stories remain impactful.
- Release Date
-
March 23, 2012
- Runtime
-
142 minutes
- Director
-
Gary Ross
- Writers
-
Billy Ray, Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins
You must be logged in to post a comment Login