Every few years a YA franchise arrives that becomes a sensation. The Hunger Games was definitely in that category, with Jennifer Lawrence's film franchise wildly popular during its run in theaters. Panem recently retuned to big screens with the prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which did well at the box office and reignited the public's interest in the property. As such, fans are wondering if the Hunger Games cast might be interested in reprising their roles for a new sequel. And Peeta actor Josh Hutcherson recently offered his response to that idea.
With Panem back on the big screen and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes reviews pretty positive, fans are wondering what might be next for the beloved franchise. There are a number of Hunger Games characters that folks would like a prequel for, although Katniss and Peeta have the biggest place in most moviegoers' hearts. He recently spoke to ScreenRant about potentially returning as his signature role, saying:
