

In an exclusive interview with Discussing Film released on July 25, 2020, director Francis Lawrence reported that the script for the film was "progressing really well." He stated that after reading the story, he loved what it's about and how relevant it is. We’re thrilled to reunite this filmmaking team with this very unique franchise, and we can’t wait to begin production." The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is creatively thrilling and takes this world to complex new dimensions that open up amazing cinematic possibilities. It offers everything fans could hope for and expect from The Hunger Games while also breaking new ground and introducing an entirely new canvas of characters.

Regarding the announcement, chairman Joe Drake stated "Suzanne’s new book has been worth the wait. The film's writer is Michael Arndt, one of two writers of Catching Fire.

Nina Jacobson returns as a producer for the film alongside author Suzanne Collins. The film is slated to be directed by Francis Lawrence, director of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as well as both The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2. On April 21, 2020, the film release was announced as being officially in development. We’ve been communicating with her during the writing process and we look forward to continuing to work closely with her on the movie." - Joe Drake, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group

To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts.Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she’s not sure she can." As the proud home of the ‘Hunger Games’ movies, we can hardly wait for Suzanne’s next book to be published. Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him. Only this time, the rules have changed.Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.īut when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. The Ballad of Never After is the fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.Īfter Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she’ll never trust him again.
