In the books, Katniss is described as being olive-skinned, dark-haired, possibly biracial. Did you discuss with Suzanne the implications of casting a blonde, caucasian girl?
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Suzanne and I talked about that as well. There are certain things that are very clear in the book. Rue is African-American. Thresh is African-American. Suzanne had no issues with Jen playing the role. And she thought there was a tremendous amount of flexibility. It wasn’t doctrine to her. Jen will have dark hair in the role, but that’s something movies can easily achieve. [Laughs] I promise all the avid fans of The Hunger Games that we can easily deal with Jennifer’s hair color.interview with the director, via racebending (‘ware one particular commenter)
HAIR COLOUR. Oh, yes, that’s the problem.
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Rue and Thresh are only black to be stereotyped: sidekick and Noble Savage. But the silly fans! Nice going, Collins. I can put you on my shit list with no guilt now.
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