It seemed as if The Hunger Games series was over after the release of the fourth movie, but an adaptation of the prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is set to be in development. With the hype around the series for the first time in years, fans have taken up an interest in the actors who starred in these movies.
Interestingly enough, the actors have also been part of several TV shows alongside their movie careers, with many of these not well known in mainstream media. Other performances have missed the notice of fans due to the aging of these films and shows, which deserve to be pointed out as well.
Josh Hutcherson: Future Man (2017-2020)
An unmotivated janitor finishes a game that was supposed to be unbeatable, only to be recruited by the game’s main characters who reveal this as a test to find the man who will save the world. Faced with no choice, he joins the duo in a journey across time.
Josh Hutcherson has kept a relatively low profile since The Hunger Games series has concluded, so this will be a good way for fans to catch up on the actor’s latest work. The show isn’t afraid to embrace its own craziness, with ridiculously hilarious levels of science fiction that is nevertheless engaging to follow.
Woody Harrelson: Cheers (1982-1993)
In a bar in Boston named Cheers, numerous characters arrive to spend good times among friends. Sam Malone being the main character, the stories follows his adventures with friends as frequent mishaps happen around the bar.
No matter what role Woody Harrelson might play, Woody Boyd will remain his most beloved character. The Hunger Games fans might be on the younger side to be aware of Cheers’ fanfare, which is why checking out this series is an absolute must, especially since this Woody — who serves as a lovable dimwit — is so different from Haymitch Abernathy.
Liam Hemsworth: Most Dangerous Game (2020)
A man with a pregnant wife has no choice but to accept an arrangement where he must become a prey that is hunted in exchange for his family receiving payments every hour that he survives. As the clock ticks, so do the challenges become increasingly life-threatening.
It’s one of the man-hunting TV shows that deserve attention, especially since Liam Hemsworth plays a role in a series much like The Hunger Games. Most Dangerous Game far more gruesome and places the actor in a more involved role as his character races against time to save himself.
Elizabeth Banks: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
On the first day of summer camp, characters come across each other to make for a kooky set of events that none of them are equipped to handle. With certain romances forming, these people try and fail to make sense of themselves.
The main appeal of this series is the recurring gags that spoof the number of teen comedies that had been all the rage in the ‘90s. Elizabeth Banks plays a journalist who goes undercover at this crazy camp as a counselor as she becomes embroiled in the number of over-the-top mannerisms that happen frequently.
Stanley Tucci: The Terminal (2004)
A man from an Eastern European country gets stuck at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport after learning his country is no longer recognized by the United States. Over the course of several months, he accustoms himself to his new surroundings but faces problems from the customs director at the airport.
It’s one of the more sentimental Spielberg films, with Stanley Tucci playing the antagonist who serves as a hurdle for the main character by making his stay a difficult one. And yet, the actor brings a certain charm to the role that makes his character so entertaining in a movie that qualifies as feel-good comedy-drama.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman: Jack Goes Boating (2010)
Jack is a shy man who enters a romance with an equally awkward woman. After accidentally promising to take her boating and to cook her dinner, Jack attempts to learn how to swim and learn the art of cooking to impress her.
This movie gets lost among Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s other performances, but Jack Goes Boating happens to be directed by Hoffman himself. In a change from his usual bold characters, this one sees him play an adorable and well-to-do man who wants to be lucky in love.
Mahershala Ali: True Detective Season 3 (2019)
Set across different time periods, a detective and war veteran investigates a case of two missing children. As the years go by, revelations come to light that places the crime in an entirely different light with new challenges as well.
True Detective Season 3 doesn’t follow the usual crime procedural, with character study a main part of the series. Mahershala Ali was upfront with his character in The Hunger Games, but this TV series presents his character with an overarching mystery that will keep viewers waiting to see the answers.
Julianne Moore: Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
The Kingsman face their greatest threat yet when Poppy Adams, the leader of a drug cartel known as The Golden Circle, holds the world at stake through her maniacal plan. This prompts the Kingsman to band together with the Statesman, their American counterpart.
While not as good as the first movie, the sequel brings the charismatic performance of Julianne Moore as the villain who takes in the over-the-top attitude of the series to be a deliciously devious villain. Her hamminess is just the thing this kind of movie needs to remain memorable.
Sam Claflin: Their Finest (2016)
A team is hired to create a morale-boosting movie during World War II, whose production runs quite a few snags as the scriptwriting sees several issues. The lead screenwriters clash and eventually grow feelings for one another as production nears.
Sam Claflin’s inclusion in The Hunger Games series was one of its strongest points, and he’s the same for Their Finest. His character is just the right blend of frustrating, charming, and romantic character that goes well as the male lead. The movie itself is a heartwarming feature the makes use of its period setting.
Jennifer Lawrence: Winter’s Bone (2010)
A teenager resolves to find her father after circumstances dictate his return after he had abandoned his family. Unfortunately for her, she finds out about the corruption in the world, as numerous villainous characters attempt to take advantage of her.
Even over a decade after its release, the movie is cited in Jennifer Lawrence’s best works as the actress met big critical acclaim from this performance. It can be considered a real-world version of Katniss’ problems in The Hunger Games, with Winter’s Bone showing all the gory details the character struggles with and ultimately empowers herself through.
