Collins says that while Lucy isn't mentioned by name in Hunger Games, she is responsible for bringing entertainment to the Hunger Games, and her legacy lives on through her songs like "The Hanging Tree" and "Deep in the Meadow."

Is Lucy mentioned in the Hunger Games?

Yes Lucy Gray Baird is mentioned in The Hunger Games. However she is not mentioned by name. She is only mentioned as a victor from District 12 besides Haymitch Abernathy. The upcoming Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie soon to hit theaters has long-time franchise producer Nina Jacobson partnering with Brad Simpson.

Does Katniss remind Snow of Lucy?

True to his name, he's icy and has it out for Katniss after she forces the hand of the gamemaker into letting both her and Peeta win. Songbirds and Snakes reveals why Katniss' unwavering confidence in herself and her abilities is a particular thorn in Snow's side: they remind him of Lucy Gray.

Why does no one know about Lucy Gray?

With Lucy Gray apparently able to flee at least far enough away from Snow that he couldn't find her, it's possible that she found her way back to District 12 and the Covey. 12 is far enough away from the Capitol that no one close to Snow (who himself quickly left the District for good) would likely notice that she had ...

Is Lucy Gray Baird related to President Coin?

Fan theories posit that Lucy Gray Baird may be a relative of Katniss Everdeen or President Coin. Director Francis Lawrence told us Baird likely isn't Coin, but could have ties to the character.

Who is Lucy Gray in the Hunger Games Trilogy ?

Are Lucy Gray Baird and Katniss related?

Fans also know who Katniss' mother is, so that rules out Lucy Gray being her mom. It's also important to bring back the fact that Katniss' father knows the lake well, meaning Lucy Gray and Katniss would more likely be related on her paternal side.

What happened to Lucy Gray Baird at the end of the book?

Plenty of theories suggest that Lucy Gray died at the end of the book/movie. The biggest explanation for her death, as the film suggests, is that Coriolanus Snow killed her during his mad state when a snake bit him.

What happens to Lucy Gray after The Ballad of songbirds and snakes?

The question of whether Lucy Gray dies is not definitively answered in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Casca Highbottom does tell Snow during their final encounter that his sources have told him that Lucy has "disappeared," prompting speculation that District 12's mayor killed her after his daughter's death.

What did Snow do to Tigris?

At an unknown point in time years before the 74th Hunger Games, she was personally fired by Snow, the stated reason being due to her being too surgically enhanced.

Does Snow hear Katniss sing the hanging tree?

Coriolanus Snow, her mentor in the games who falls in love with the tribute, finds her. It's their first reunion since he was excommunicated from the Capitol and managed to get stationed in District 12 as a Peacekeeper. After hearing her sing “The Hanging Tree,” he comes to associate it with her forever.

Why did Snow shoot Lucy Gray?

Believing Lucy Gray planted the snake to harm him, Snow goes on a rampage, shooting his gun into the woods. For a moment, it seems like he has hit Lucy Gray but then she starts singing “The Hanging Tree,” causing countless Mockingjays to join in chorus.

Is Lucy Gray Katniss's grandmother?

No, Lucy Gray has no relation to Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. When the original novel for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes first came out, some fans suspected that Lucy might actually be Katniss' grandmother.

Who is Coriolanus Snow's wife?

He married Julia Pompey but their marriage was loveless. It was suggested by many that he poisoned his wife because she tried to kill him and take their sons place.

How old was Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games?

Lucy Gray Baird is supposed to be 16 in the film. Rachel Zegler is six years older than her at 22. Lucy Gray is the lead singer of a band who plays in District 12 when she's selected as a tribute in the 10th annual Hunger Games. Similarly, Jennifer Lawrence was 21 when playing the 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen.

Do Lucy Gray and Snow kiss?

In the book, Lucy Gray and Snow kiss earlier.

Snow asks her if their romance is real, and she assures him it is. In the book, Lucy Gray tells Snow the only boy her heart has a sweet spot for is him before she kisses him in front of his classmates.

Did Tigris sell her body?

Described as sweet and vulnerable, in the book, it's suggested she sells her body to ensure the family keeps up appearances and stays fed. Tigris is seen again in "The Hunger Games" franchise as an ally to Katniss Everdeen, but much differently. After heavy modifications to her body over time, she resembles a tiger.

Why did Tigris turn into a tiger?

At one point, as the Games started to develop, Tigris became one of the stylists for the tributes of an unknown district. Over the years, Tigris began undergoing surgical enhancements that made her look more tiger-like.

How did Coriolanus Snow turn evil?

At one point, Snow used poisons to kill people in an effort to gain more control of Panem. First he drank the poisons, to lessen suspicions, before secretly taking the antidote. He was left with sores that never healed. He wears a white rose in his buttonhole at all times, partially to conceal the smell of blood.

Why did they erase the 10th Hunger Games?

Ultimately, Dr. Gaul considered these games a disaster, presenting the Capitol as far too vulnerable. She erased all recordings of the games, keeping only a master copy in her own personal vault for her own purposes.

What did Coriolanus give to Lucy Gray?

Coriolanus mentions that “[m]y mother always smelled of roses” (89) and gives Lucy Gray her compact, its rose-scented powder later replaced with rat poison.

What happened to Tigris?

At an unknown point in time years before the 74th Hunger Games, she was personally fired by Snow, the stated reason being due to her being too surgically enhanced. However, given their past history, it is possible that the actual reason was something much more personal.

Is Maude Ivory related to Katniss?

Maude Ivory's decision to stay in District 12 could have led to her becoming Katniss' grandmother. While author Suzanne Collins has not confirmed this theory, the upcoming film adaptation of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes could potentially explore this connection and bring the two stories together even more.

Why does Snow hate Katniss?

Snow can't stand to see a young woman betray a young man's affection—his view of what happened 65 years ago. And so he takes out his old, festering wound on Katniss.

Why did snow become evil?

He eventually, however, did come to love her, but in the end chose to eschew love in exchange for power and ambition. Filled with ideas of control and power from Dr. Volumnia Gaul, he made it his ambition to rule over all, even if people called him an iron-fisted, cruel tyrant.