Hunter Schafer was a Capitol citizen before being cast in Hunger Games prequel
Hunter Schafer is a rising star, partly for her role in Hunger Games prequel Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. But turns out she’s more method than we thought.
It’s been over a decade sinceThe Hunger Gamesfranchise was in full swing. Set in a world in which children are forced to kill or be killed in an arena created by an oppressive authoritarian society, the original series provided meaningful commentary on class and cruelty.
The franchise expanded in 2020 when author Suzanne Collins released a prequel novel. This book, titled The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, focuses on the early life of the original books’ villain, President Snow. But that’s not the only character that gets more depth.
We’ve mentionedSnow’s cousin Tigrisin more depth in other articles, but it seems like Hunter Schafer may have been perfect for the role, in more ways than one.
Hunter Schafer once dressed up as a Hunger Games Capitol citizen for Halloween
Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes has just landed in cinemas, and while there have been mixed critic reviews – check out our own reviewhere–fan receptionandbox office draware a whole other story.
While speaking with talk show host Jimmy Fallon, Schafer discussed the passion of the Hunger Games fandom, herself included. In fact, she was such a fan of the series that as a child she once dressed up as a Capitol citizen for Halloween. The Capitol citizens are known for their bright and arguably garish attire, of which Schafer took full creativity.
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Hunter Schafer once dressed as a person from the Capitol from ‘THE HUNGER GAMES’ movies for Halloween.She now stars as Tigris Snow in prequel ‘THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES,’ in theaters now.pic.twitter.com/5fir4pvRK4
“I mean, for Halloween, I was obsessed with how the Capitol people were in costumes, and I made my own costume once,” Shafer explained on the show.
Fallon shared a photo of the costume, stating “This is unbeli- this is really cool. Now you’re in Hunger Games.”
“I know!” Shafer exclaimed. “As a Capitol person!”
Of course, this story has begun to spread around the internet, with many X (formerly Twitter) users finding the coincidence very endearing.
“Now that’s manifestation 101” saidone user, whileanothervalidated that Schafer was “Born to play the role.”
Now thats manifestation 101
As the cousin of Coriolanus Snow, Schafer’s Tigris plays a significant role in the prequel, even becoming the first stylist of the Hunger Games.
Considering that the character she plays, a Capitol citizen that is longing to become a successful fashion designer, always making clothes for her and her family, Schafer’s creative Halloween costume really fits the part. Not only that, Schafer has been a standout during the movie’s promotional campaign, sporting a number of high fashion looks both in interviews and on the red carpet.
Watch the full interview clip below:
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is now in cinemas. Check out our other Hunger Games coverage below:
