Summary
The Hunger Gamestrilogy star Jena Malone expresses interest in reprising her role as Johanna Mason. Malone first played the District 7 victor in the second film,Catching Fire, and also played the character inMockingjay - Part 1andMockingjay - Part 2. As the franchise continues to expand with the recent announcement of theSunrise on the Reapingnovel and film, so do the possibilities for Johanna and other characters to return to the franchise.
When asked byEntertainment Tonightabout Johanna’s potential to return in aHunger Gamessequel, Malone replied,“Come on, where’s Johanna Mason? I’m like,I’m just waiting.“She elaborated on her enthusiasm for returning to the franchise by discussing aspects of Johanna’s character and of the world of Panem that could be explored in a sequel or spinoff that takes place after the events ofMockingjay - Part 2. Check out Malone’s comments below:
I mean, and let’s not even do a prequel, let’s do an after. Let’s see what happens in the world, you know, 10 years later.
Where does the government land? Where have we gotten in the revolution? I think that’s a really important part of our society. Like, yes you can rebel, but then how do you rebuild?
How Johanna Could Return In The Future
There Are Viable Sequel And Prequel Possibilities
Since Johanna wins the 71st Hunger Games, andSunrise on the Reapingtells the story of the second Quarter Quell,Johanna won’t be able to appear in the franchise’s next installment. There are still other ways for her to appear in the future, though, such as the sequel idea that Malone suggests. TheMockingjaynovel ending and theMockingjay - Part 2endingfocus on the aftermath of defeating the Capitol through the eyes of Katniss Everdeen, a narrative decision that works with Katniss being the protagonist and the book trilogy’s sole point-of-view character.
Hunger Games' New Prequel Thankfully Delays Any Need To Continue Katniss Everdeen’s Story
Suzanne Collins writing another Hunger Games prequel with Sunrise on the Reaping delays any need return to Katniss’ story, and that’s for the best.
Nevertheless, this decision limits knowledge of Panem’s full transformation after the Capitol’s downfall. A sequel or spinoff that takes place ten or so years afterMockingjaycan tell a more expansive story ofhow Panem has progressed since the revolution and since Commander Paylor was elected president. Johanna and other surviving characters, including Katniss, Peeta Mellark, Gale Hawthorne, and Haymitch Abernathy can return to provide more perspective on the changes that have occurred and the challenges that have arisen. Another possibility is for a prequel that could follow a variety of stories.
These could vary from Johanna’s childhood in District 7, winning the Hunger Games, or the years in between her victory and having to return as a tribute inthe third Quarter Quell inCatching Fire. The years in between canexplore the friendship she formed with District 4 victor Finnick Odair, and possibly even shed more light on how she, Finnick, and other third Quarter Quell tributes coordinated ahead of time to commit to protecting Katniss in the arena. Thanks to Suzanne Collins and the rich world she’s created and continues to create, there are intriguing possibilities for Johanna’sHunger Gamesfuture.
The Hunger Games
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The Hunger Games is a dystopian thriller set in Panem, where annually selected tributes from twelve districts compete in a televised battle to the death. The story follows Katniss Everdeen, who must navigate the brutal competition and rely on her instincts and mentor’s guidance to survive and possibly return home.
