The Hunger Games director candidate Gary Ross (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) showed up at the American Film Market to promote the film alongside producer Nina Jacobson. His appearance all but confirms Lionsgate has found their man to helm at least the first film in the planned trilogy, though the studio has yet to formally announce Ross is on board.
The Hunger Games films are based on the teen book series of the same name by author Suzanne Collins, who also penned the adapted screenplay. Writer Billy Ray is said to be polishing Collins’ work.
Lionsgate sees some youthful Twilight potential in The Hunger Games’ films which is why they’ve been moving quickly towards getting the first film into production.
Source: Variety
