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Katniss couldve had a very different Peeta.
Jennifer Lawrence almost had another blond actor as herPeeta Mellark.
In a recent interview,Austin Butlerrevealed that he tried out for the role of Peeta inThe Hunger Gamesmovies.
However, he didnt come close to getting the part.
I auditioned forThe Hunger Games, and I didn’t get it at all, he said.
I don’t even think I got a callback.
What’s the character, Peeta?
Josh Hutcherson eventually landed the role and played Peeta in all four films.
However, Butler doesnt seem to resent not landing the role, describing Hutchersons performance as simply great.
Who Else Auditioned For Peeta?
Naturally, Butler wasnt the only high-profile actor who wanted to be inThe Hunger Games.
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