Tom Blyth, gearing up to play Coriolanus in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, deliberately avoided re-watching The Hunger Games movies to ensure his performance remained original. Scheduled for DVD and Blu-ray release this Tuesday, the film boasts a stellar cast including Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, and Viola Davis, under the direction of Francis Lawrence. Set over 60 years before The Hunger Games series, it delves into Coriolanus Snow's early years and his mentorship of Lucy Gray, a tribute from District 12, navigating through televised death matches.
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Blyth and Lawrence aimed to offer a fresh take on Coriolanus, steering away from replicating previous portrayals. Blyth's approach involved crafting a personalized musical playlist to delve into Coriolanus' psyche, avoiding the temptation to mimic past performances. He praised the film's meticulous set design, particularly highlighting The Hob's transformation into a captivatingly atmospheric location within an abandoned iron mine.
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Bonus features on the DVD and Blu-ray editions offer viewers a deeper dive into the film's production. Featuring audio commentary by Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson, alongside behind-the-scenes footage, these extras provide insight into the creative process behind bringing the story to life on screen. Additionally, viewers can enjoy the music video for "The Hanging Tree," performed by Zegler, further enriching their experience of this immersive cinematic universe.
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