Francis Lawrence Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

16^th November 2013

Fact: Moviemaker Francis Lawrence had to recast the cat featured in The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire after receiving a special request from author Suzanne Collins. The 2012 release, directed by Gary Ross, featured a black-and-white feline as Prim's pet, despite being described in the books the films are based on as having a yellow coat, inspiring his name Buttercup. The casting complaint has since been rectified for the new action adventure.

4^th October 2013

Quote: "I was in Hawaii prepping for the last 10 days of the movie, so we rented out a penthouse suite and had a party. It was nice to see her win - and fall." The Hunger Games: Catching Fire director Francis Lawrence on where he watched his leading lady and namesake Jennifer Lawrence win her Best Actress Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook.

7^th May 2012

Quote: "I'm really sad to see that Gary's not going to be part of the second one. He did such an amazing job on the first." The Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth is upset to hear Gary Ross will not be returning to direct the film's sequel, Catching Fire. Francis Lawrence has been confirmed as his replacement.