Francis Lawrence

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Francis Lawrence

Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler star in this action adventure prequel based on the novel by Suzanne Collins. Set 64 years before the events of 'The Hunger Games' (2012), 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Blyth) has earned a scholarship in a bid to restore his family's wealth by becoming a mentor for the tenth annual Hunger Games. Coriolanus has been assigned to mentor District 12 tribute Lucy (Zegler), who has been winning over the viewership with her beautiful singing and cunning tactics.

As the games unfold however, Coriolanus desires to protect Lucy more than his role permits, leading him to go to extraordinary measures to ensure her success. The cast also includes Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman and Peter Dinklage.