Following thefinal posterthat starJennifer Lawrenceshared yesterday, Lionsgate has released the first clip fromThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, in theaters November 20. If that wasn’t enough,Entertainment Weeklyhas released the cover for this week’s print issue, which featuresJennifer Lawrenceas Katniss,Liam Hemsworthas Gale andJosh Hutchersonas Peeta, along with eight new photos. The clip gives us a tiny taste of life in District 13, although it does bring some unexpected changes for Katniss.
The clip showsKatnissreuniting with Finnick (Sam Claflin), before they are joined by their new commanding officer, Boggs (Mahershala Ali), who has special orders for Katniss, Gale and Finnick. Cressida (Natalie Dormer) reveals that they will all be the “on-screen faces” of this war against The Capitol, since it has been decided that they are more effective when seen by the masses. This scene also gives us a new look at Lt. Jackson (Michelle Forbes), Boggs' second in command, along with Messalla (Evan Ross), Pollux (Elden Henson) and Castor (Wes Chatham).
With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends - including Gale, Finnick, and Peeta - Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit fromDistrict 13as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced inThe Hunger Games.
The cast also includesJulianne Mooreas Alma Coin,Stef Dawsonas Annie Cresta,Patina Milleras Commander Paylor,Robert Knepperas Antonius,Gwendoline Christieas Commander Lyme andEugenie Bondurantas Tigris.Francis Lawrence, who directedThe Hunger Games: Catching FireandThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, is directing from a script byDanny Strong(Lee Daniels' the Butler). This highly-anticipated sequel brings an end to this franchise, based onSuzanne Collins' novels, but we’ll have to wait and see how long it will be for a prequel or a remake to be developed.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2will go up against Sony Pictures’The Night BeforestarringSeth Rogen,Joseph Gordon-LevittandAnthony Mackie, and STX Entertainment’sSecret in Their Eyeson November 20. Last year,The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1was the second highest-grossing movie of the year behindAmerican Sniper, but this year,The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2will have to out-grossJurassic World’s $650 million domestic take. While we wait for more on this highly-anticipated sequel, check out the first clip and photos.
