Before Josh Hutcherson get ahead the role of Peeta Mellark inThe Hunger Gamesfilm series , a handful of other actors gave him a footrace for his money . The motion picture dealership consist of four instalment base on the popular YA book series by Suzanne Collins . TheHunger Gamesuniverse of late expanded with the release of the prequel title , TheBallad of Songbirds and Snakes . The Bible is already being developed into a feature article film at Lionsgate but Hutcherson most likely wo n’t be involved since the tale takes place decades prior to the original trilogy .

Peeta was the kind - natured young world who resided inDistrict 12 . He influence in his family ’s bakery before his life was upended when he was chosen as the male tribute for the 74th Hunger Games . As a participant , he became tight to District 12 ’s female tribute and central persona , Katniss Everdeen . Not only did he help keep her animated during the pestilent challenger but he also fell in love with her . Unlike Gale Hawthorne , another beloved involvement for Katniss , Peeta wore his heart on his sleeve . He inadvertently accompanied Katniss in the   Quarter Quell before he was bewitch and brainwash by the Capitol . Peeta eventually recovered from the hijacking of his mind follow the grown rebellion . He and Katniss would go on to start a family but the injury stay with him .

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BeforeThe thirstiness Gamesdebuted in 2012 , Hutcherson was well have sex for office inZathura : A Space Adventure ,   Bridge to Terabithia ,   Journey to the Center of the Earth , andThe Kids Are All Right . WhenHunger Gamesbecame the focus of a picture show adaption , the role were extremely seek after . Lionsgate gained a lot of tending from immature actors and they had the option of the bedding material when it come in to up - and - coming wizard . Among the name that were take for Peeta admit Hunter Parrish , Lucas Till , and Evan Peters . Coincidentally enough , Till and Peters became co - principal ofJennifer Lawrencewhile working on theX - Menfranchise but they missed the prospect at a fishgig in theHunger Gamesseries .

Two actors who were interested in the role of Peeta ended up getting cast in other parts . Liam Hemsworthwas first draw to Peeta before he set his pile on the use of Gale . He ended up acquiring the fizgig , appear in all four picture show installments . Alexander Ludwigmade it down to the final group of   candidates considered for Peeta . He even screen - tested alongside Lawrence . Though he did n’t get the part of Peeta , Ludwig caught the attention of director Gary Ross and was after cast as Cato , the brutal manly tribute from District 2 .

base on the immense fan succeed that surrounded theHunger Gamesfranchise and the cast , Lionsgate was sure gleeful with their decision to castHutcherson . The actor rise to super - stardom alongside Lawrence and Hemsworth as they served as the master triplet at the substance of the story . It was a sprightliness and career - change opportunity . The role of Peeta is now behind Hutcherson but as the franchise ’s popularity lives on , so does the actor ’s connection to the series .

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