Meet The Hunger Games' Tom Blyth, playing Coriolanus Snow in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: the Brit also models for Hermès and Tom Ford – but how does he feel about being compared to Eminem? The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has officially hit cinemas!

Who's playing snow in the new Hunger Games?

Tom Blyth as Coriolanus 'Coryo' Snow

“Hunger Games” fans know Coriolanus Snow as the viscous and diabolical president of Panem (played by Donald Sutherland in the original four movies), but in “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” he is a young man being slowly corrupted by government forces.

Did President Snow change actors?

In May 2022, it was announced that Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler would be taking on the roles of Snow and Baird, respectively. Francis Lawrence, who helmed The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and both parts of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, will be back as the director for The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

Is Lucy Gray related to Katniss?

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.

Why did Coriolanus Snow become evil?

However, when the stakes are as high as they are in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, it makes sense why this character would ultimately become the series' main villain. Snow follows a path the audience can't morally follow, and when he kills Highbottom with rat poison, it solidifies his turn to evil and path toward ...

The Life of Coriolanus Snow (UPDATED WITH NEW INFO): Hunger Games Explained

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 Lucy Gray leave Snow?

After reading the book and watching the film, it seems clear that Lucy Gray realizes Snow was responsible for the death of his friend Sejanus Plinth (Josh Andrés Rivera). If Snow could sell his best friend down the river for personal gain, it was only a matter of time until he did the same with her.

Is Snow in love with Lucy Gray?

In the movie, Snow and Baird develop a friendship as mentor and tribute after Lucy Gray saves Snow's life during an attack on Panem. After being sent to District 12 as a Peacekeeper in the aftermath of the 10th Hunger Games, Snow starts to deepen his relationship with Lucy Gray, which develops in a more romantic light.

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 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.

How old is President Snow when he dies?

Snow was 18 during the 10th Hunger Games, making him 8 when the first Hunger Games took place. This means that during the 74th Hunger Games, he was indeed 82 (74+8). So he died at 83 in "The Mockingjay," since that was during the 75th Hunger Games...

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.

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 is snow the way he is?

He is motivated by the power he holds over his subjects in Panem, ruling with cunning, treachery, and vindictiveness. Even his appearance is spoiled by the blood that runs out of his mouth from the sores caused by poison he took to make himself appear innocent while poisoning others on his road to absolute power.

Was Snow lying to Katniss?

Katniss searches his eyes for signs of emotion but only finds amusement in them. She remembers that they did indeed promise not to lie to each other anymore, and she realizes that Snow wasn't lying to her about Coin's role in the parachute bombing.

Why did Lucy betray Snow?

This comes as a result of Lucy attempting to leave Snow during a rainstorm after they plot to flee the Districts, but she learns that he was responsible for killing Sejanus Plinth during the travels.

Is Katniss in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes place more than 60 years before Katniss Everdeen enters the competition, but the movie still finds a way to give her a mention. (Spoilers ahead!) No, Jennifer Lawrence doesn't have a cameo appearance.

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.

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.

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 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.

Did President Snow like Katniss?

Katniss Everdeen: As an evil, ruthless, and calculating dictator, Snow doesn't have many close relationships in The Hunger Games trilogy. His most important relationship is with Katniss, and it's one that's marked by hatred on both their parts, though they swear to always tell each other the truth.

Who does Lucy Gray fall in love with?

Snow and Lucy Gray fall in love throughout their mentorship, the Games, and Snow's position in District 12 afterward, but his power-hungry nature battles with his love.

Is President Snow Katniss's grandfather?

He grows up in D12 with the Covey, and eventually at the age of 24 in what would be year 36 he gets married and has a baby boy born in year 37. That baby turns out to be Katniss's father. He gets married in year 57 and Katniss is born in year 58. So Snow could be Katniss's great grandfather.