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The Hunger Games film series consists of four science-fiction dystopian adventure films based on The Hunger Games novels, by the American author Suzanne Collins. Distributed by Lionsgate and produced by Nina Jacobson, it stars Jennifer Lawrence (as Katniss Everdeen), Josh Hutcherson (as Peeta Mellark), and Liam Hemsworth (as Gale Hawthorne) in the three leading roles. Gary Ross directed the first film, while Francis Lawrence directed the next three films. The first three films set records at the box office. ''The Hunger Games'' (2012) set records for the opening day and the biggest opening weekend for a non-sequel film. ''The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'' (2013) set the record for biggest opening weekend in the month of November. ''The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1'' (2014) had the largest opening day and weekend of 2014. All four films, including ''The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2'' (2015), received a positive reception from critics, with praise aimed at its themes and messages, as well as Jennifer Lawrence's portrayal of Katniss Everdeen. The Hunger Games film series is the 19th highest grossing-film franchise of all-time, having grossed over US$2.5 billion worldwide. ==Development== Following the release of Suzanne Collins' novel ''The Hunger Games'', on September 14, 2008, Hollywood film studios began looking to adapt the book into film. In March 2009, Color Force, an independent studio founded by producer Nina Jacobson, bought the film rights to the book. Jacobson then sought out to production company Lionsgate to help her produce the film. Collins was also attached to adapt the novel; she began the first draft after completing the third novel in the series, ''Mockingjay'' (2010). The search for a director began in 2010 with three directors in the running; David Slade, Sam Mendes, and Gary Ross. Ross was ultimately chosen to direct. By the time Collins had finished the script, Ross decided to go through the script with Collins and screenwriter Billy Ray. In October 2010, scripts were sent to the actors, and casting occurred between March and May 2011. The first role cast was of the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. As many as 30 actresses were in talks to play the part, with Jennifer Lawrence, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, and Chloë Grace Moretz being mentioned most. The role was given to Lawrence. The roles of Peeta Mellark, Katniss' fellow tribute, and Gale Hawthorne, her best friend, began casting later that month. Top contenders for Peeta included Josh Hutcherson, Alexander Ludwig (later cast as Cato), Hunter Parrish, Evan Peters, and Lucas Till. Contenders for Gale included Robbie Amell, Liam Hemsworth, David Henrie, and Drew Roy.〔 On April 4, it was reported that Hemsworth had been cast as Gale, and Hutcherson had been cast as Peeta. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Hunger Games (film series)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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