List of "The Hunger Games"' Peeta and Gale role contenders tested with Jennifer Lawrence

More "The Hunger Games" movie update! A bunch of new names have been added to the mix of Peeta Mellark contenders, as well as the newly announced nominations for Gale Hawthrone. Lionsgate Studio has recently tested the actors to depict some scenes with the currently chosen Jennifer Lawrence who lands the female leading role Katniss Everdeen.

In addition to Josh Hutcherson and Hunter Parrish who were previously announced to negotiate as Peeta role, Alexander Ludwig, Lucas Till, and Evan Peters were reportedly join the screen test. The four young actors must be relatively unknown for some people, but I'm sure that you actually caught them on films. Ludwig was the leading man in epic fantasy "Legend of the Seeker". Till made his big break in the "Hannah Montana: The Movie" as Miley Cyrus' on-screen love interest, and he's going to appear in this year's anticipated blockbuster "X-Men: First Class" portraying Alex Summers aka Havok, the brother of Scott "Cyclops" Summers. Meanwhile, if you re-watch "Kick-Ass" you will absolutely recognize Evan Peters, as he played Aaron Johnson's best friend. From this list, apparently Alex Pettyfer is no longer up for this role.

In the other hand, the studio is also currently searching for yet another important supporting role in "The Hunger Games", Gale Hawthrone. Described as a very handsome and masculine boy, Lionsgate is searching for a at least 6' tall actors to portray this best friend of Katniss. According to "Hunger Games" best fansite Mockingjay, the announced names are: Liam Hemsworth, David Henry, Robbie Ammell, and Drew Roy. Australian actor Hemsworth first caught the public eyes starring opposite his then-girlfriend Miley Cyrus in "The Last Song" (and he is also the brother of Chris Hemsworth, the "Thor" guy). Henrie started his career being funny and entertaining in Disney Channel hit "The Wizard of Waverly Place" with Selena Gomez. Ammell and Roy are relatively very new, but you can see them on Nickelodeon's "True Jackson" and sci-fi series "Falling Skies" respectively. From the Gale description, I believe Hemsworth would perfectly fit. He is absolutely tall, with perfect masculine figure. Even so, most of us are still questioning about his real acting talents, but let's just give him a try. ;-)

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"The Hunger Games" updates: Jennifer Lawrence officially cast as Katniss Everdeen, Hunter Parrish is added as Peeta Mellark contenders

After spending some weeks witnessing the 'cyber war' between Team Hailee, Team Kaya, Team Lyndsy, and some others supporting their favorite actress to become Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming movie adaptation of "The Hunger Games", it is now revealed that the ultimate role finally goes to the newest Hollywood 'it' actress Jennifer Lawrence! The Wrap reports that the "Winter's Bone" actress confirmed and approved the role on Wednesday as the deal closed.

Well I personally supported Hailee Steinfeld for this currently most wanted role, because she basically fits the physical description of Katniss Everdeen who is 16 (Lawrence is 20 already). But I love Lawrence as well, so, congratulations, Jen!

In the meantime, the search for Katniss' love interest Peeta Mellark is still on going. After Alex Pettyfer and Josh Hutcherson confirmed that they were indeed trying out and had talks with "The Hunger Games" producers, it is revealed that "Weeds" television star Hunter Parrish is also on the run for Peeta role. Lionsgate themselves said that they won't cast Peeta after they found the right Katniss, but now that Lawrence is up for the female lead, I think an official announcement will be published soon!

"The Hunger Games" is adapted by the best-selling book series by Suzanne Collins. It is the first book, followed by "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay", which will likely be made if the first feature is successful. The movie will be directed by Gary Ross and written by Billy Ray with March 23, 2012 release date.

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