The key plot points to get right in this film were katniss and her final decisions and the books prologue. Stef dawson annie cresta allen berezovskywireimage the role. Mockingjay added stef dawson to its cast, and today the actress is talking about the role of annie. Like most final films in a bookbased franchise, expect even fans who didnt catch the first mockingjay to want to see how the filmmakers wrap up the story.
Going over the horrifying details in the plot is excruciating to say the least. Nailing the role of the mentally unhinged victor, her character finally caught a sanity break when she locked lips and tied the knot with finnick played by heart throb sam caflin at one of hollywoods most epic weddings of the year. Currently stef is competing in a different kind of arenathe festival. Mockingjay is a 2010 science fiction novel by american author suzanne collins. Dawson was born in canberra, australian capital territory and attended the canberra girls. Stef dawson annie cresta in the hunger games shares her. Mockingjay is a book i found to be a highly satisfactory conclusion to the hunger games trilogy. See more ideas about hunger games mockingjay, mockingjay and hunger games. Canberra actor stef dawson lands her first big break playing annie cresta in the next two hunger games movies. Stef dawson 321 event in hollywood life california, red carpet event, usa, film industry, celebrities, photography, bestof, arts culture and entertainment, topix celebrities fashion, best of, hollywood life, event in hollywood life california, red carpet and backstage, movie celebrities. The hunger games mockingjay casts stef dawson as annie cresta.
According to the hollywood reporter, australian actress stef dawson foxfur, wrath, and upcoming horror movie girls has joined the cast of the. It is the fourth and final installment in the hunger games film series, and the second of two films based on the novel mockingjay, the final book in the hunger games trilogy by suzanne collins. Mockingjay costar stef dawson talks landing the role of. Mockingjay part 2 new york premiere at amc loews lincoln square theater on november 18, 2015 in new york city. This is the picture she gives katniss at the end of mockingjay. Mockingjay part 2 is a 2015 dystopian science fiction adventure film directed by francis lawrence, with a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong.
Mockingjay costar stef dawson talks landing the role of annie. As the hunger games franchise pushes towards its inevitable conclusion, the pomp, circumstance, and showmanship of the previous installments seem worlds away. The australian actress will play annie cresta, a victor from district 4. She also made a cameo appearance in the hunger games. An analysis spoiler warning an original editorial by tanvi berwah i finished with mockingjay in approximately six hours.
Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube. The likely cause of so many actors being forgotten was the decision to split the final book. Stef dawson who plays annie cresta in hunger games mockingjay. Unlike her previous books but quite like an actual war, the action in this book is. A native of canberra, australia, stef is a graduate of screenwise, an award winning equestrian and classically trained singer. Stef dawson born 17 december 1983 is an australian actress. Australian newcomer stef dawson has been cast in the role of finnicks lady love annie cresta in the hunger games. Finnick and peeta in the new mockingjay part 2 tv spot. Mockingjay as finnicks wife the hunger games lionsgate announced this morning that the hunger games. Stef dawson who plays annie cresta in hunger games.
The casting of evan ross and stef dawson in the hunger games. Stef dawson, who plays annie cresta in the hunger games, sings a song for host mickey burns in this never before seen excerpt from her. The hunger games mockingjay stef dawson interview youtube. Mockingjay annie cresta interview with stef dawson at mcm. She is the girlfriend of sam claflins finnick odair. As fans of the hunger games series know, in the third book in suzanne collins blockbuster series, finnicks sam claflin true love is revealed. She has appeared in numerous projects in australia before transitioning to america and can now be seen as annie cresta in the hunger games trilogy as well as the lead in 2 edgy independent film creedmoria and. A victorbydefault of a previous hunger games, the ptsdsuffering district 4 native is the love of finnicks life. Most notably, we watched stef portray the beloved annie cresta in the hunger games series, which spanned from 2012 through 2015. Australian actress stef dawson joins the hunger games.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Its been over an hour that ive finished the book but theres so much to think about that i. The uk, new zealand and australia received the book one day later, on august 25, 2010. The hunger games actress stef dawson who plays annie cr. The audiobook was released simultaneously on august 24, 2010 by scholastic audio. Aug 07, 2016 most notably, we watched stef portray the beloved annie cresta in the hunger games series, which spanned from 2012 through 2015. Aug 28, 20 stef dawson joins cast of lionsgates the hunger games. The hunger games igrzyska smierci mockingjay kosoglos annie hunger games annie cresta and odair baby. It is the first of two films based on suzanne collins novel mockingjay, the final book in the hunger games trilogy, and the third installment in the hunger games film series, produced by nina jacobson and jon kilik. I love how in the book and in the movie she doesnt blame katniss for finnicks death. She has appeared in numerous projects in australia before transitioning to america and can now be seen as annie cresta in the hunger games trilogy as well as the lead in 2 edgy independent film creedmoria and paper store.
Mockingjay part 2 2015 is an 2015 american adventure science fiction war drama film and is the fourth and final instalment in the hunger games franchise. Mockingjay part 2 did a surprisingly great job staying true to mockningjay, the novel. Dawson will play the victor from district 4 and love interest of fellow victor. Both are based on a single book by suzanne collins. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Lionsgate announced today that stef dawson has joined the cast of the hunger games. The trailer of mockingjay part 2 opens with the stunning scene of annie and finnicks wedding. Spoiler alert in the book, annie cresta is the victor of. Mockingjay part 1 is an american 2014 feature film directed by francis lawrence and adaptation of the first half of mockingjay by suzanne collins.
Catching fire and third film in the hunger games film series. Dawson made her first short film role as an extra in. The hunger games story is so full of great tragedy and pain and yet as snow said hope is the only thing stronger than fear. This drama is based on the book mockingjay by suzanne collins. Stef dawson has landed the role of annie cresta in the films the hunger games. It is the second of two cinematic parts based on the novel mockingjay, the final book in the hunger games trilogy, written by. Mockingjay part 2 2015 answers the question of who will play messalla and annie cresta respectively in the francis lawrence directed films. It is chronologically the last installment of the hunger games series, following 2008s the hunger games and 2009s catching fire.
Aside from the occasional public address via hologram, or a look at president snow donald sutherland inside his opulent mansion built by evil deeds and corruption, the film follows katniss everdeen jennifer. Though mockingjay may leave the reader feeling incomplete, it is a wellwritten if a slightly rushed book. The book continues the story of katniss everdeen, who agrees to unify the districts of panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical capitol. The east opens in select theaters on may 31, 20 the east, a. It will be directed by francis lawrence with a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong. Stef dawson opens up to mtv news about playing annie cresta and why she knew this was her role. Nov 25, 20 stef dawson opens up to mtv news about playing annie cresta and why she knew this was her role. Aussie actor stef dawson scores big break with key role in.
Mockingjay was first released in the us and canada on august 24, 2010. The hunger games mockingjay annie cresta interview stef. Aug 26, 20 lionsgate announced today that stef dawson has joined the cast of the hunger games. Aug 26, 20 stef dawson has landed the role of annie cresta in the films the hunger games.
Dawson was born in canberra, australian capital territory and attended the canberra girls grammar school, radford college, and. Mockingjay, part 2 is the fourth and final installment in the adaptation of suzanne collins critically and commercially acclaimed trilogy. You can help the hunger games wiki by expanding it. Movie interviews from joe michalczuk 144,156 views 3. Mockingjay part 1 2014 stef dawson as annie cresta. Stef dawson portrayed annie cresta in the films, the hunger games. May 30, 20 caught up with hunger games mockingjay actress stef dawson who plays annie cresta on acting, auditions, and film. The hunger games mockingjay stef dawson interview subscribe to red carpet news. Catching fire opens november 22, 20, followed by mockingjay part 1 on november 21, 2014 and then mockingjay part 2 on november 20, 2014.
Can you take us through that moment and what it means to the rest of the mockingjay story. Katniss everdeen may be the heroine in mockingjay part 2, but there are a few other characters in the movie that shouldnt go unnoticed. Suzanne collins has created the ultimate tv reality show and included a scenario of a dystopian, postcivil war america panem in the book,worthy of the best scifi authors. Aug 26, 20 meet finnicks tragic beloved in the hunger games. She has appeared in numerous projects in australia before transitioning. Spoiler alert in the book, annie cresta is the victor of the 70th hunger games and. Mockingjay part 1 is a 2014 american dystopian science fiction adventure film directed by francis lawrence with a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong. Its been over an hour that ive finished the book but theres so much to think about that i couldnt. Stef dawson and patina miller interview about mockingjay popsugar. Aussie actress stef dawson lands a role in the hunger.
Within a world that is so dark, the thing that all people hold on to in times of struggle, particularly war, is hope. The hunger games mockingjay annie cresta interview stef dawson. The hunger games mockingjay casts stef dawson youtube. Suzanne collins is the author of the groundbreaking hunger games trilogy for young adults. She will play annie cresta, the love interest of finnick sam claflin. Stef dawson cast as annie cresta in mockingjay quarter quell. Mockingjay part 2 as the character annie cresta, finnicks played by sam. Aussie stef dawson cast in mockingjay pics, ken howard. Stef dawson has joined the cast of the hunger games. Lionsgate has announced that australian actress stef dawson has joined the cast of the hunger games. The hunger games mockingjay adds australian actress stef. She is also the author of the picture book year of the jungle, a publishers weekly best book of the year, and the new york times bestselling underland chronicles series for middlegrade readers, which started with gregor the overlander. Evan ross and stef dawson cast in the hunger games mockingjay.
Mockingjay parts 1 and 2 as the character annie cresta, finnicks played by sam claflin love interest in the films. Mockingjay movie casts stef dawson as finnicks wife annie. Mockingjay australian actress stef dawson will play annie cresta, the love interest for sam claflins finnick. Much like twilight and harry potter before, the hunger games. Aussie actress stef dawson lands a role in the hunger games sequel mockingjay as sam claflins love interest. Even details i was sure were wrong were actually right. Lionsgate announced that it has cast australian actress stef dawson in the part of annie cresta, who will not appear in catching fire, but makes her debut in mockingjay part 1. Aug 26, 20 stef dawson has joined the cast of the hunger games. Mockingjay star still hasnt met her onscreen love finnick. A native of canberra, australia, stef is a graduate of screenwise, an award winning equestrian.