‘I Was Angry’ Over ‘Hunger Games’ Fame: Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks on Learning to Love the Franchise, Hopes for ‘I Love L.A.’ and More

Josh Hutcherson stated he was angry about his fame from The Hunger Games franchise in an interview with Elizabeth Banks for Variety and CNN's Actors on Actors series. Hutcherson, who starred as Peeta Mellark, and Banks, who played Effie Trinket, discussed their experiences making the first four "Hunger Games" films between 2012 and 2015. Hutcherson expressed that the intense public attention during that period made him feel resentful of the franchise, though he has since developed a more positive perspective. Banks, who also directed "Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" in 2023, shared her own evolving relationship with the series. The actors also touched upon their current projects, including Hutcherson's upcoming film "I Love L.A.", which he hopes will be well-received. The full interview is available on CNN.com/Watch and Variety's YouTube channel.