John Malkovich has joined the cast of London's upcoming The Hunger Games stage play, adapted by Conor McPherson from the first in Suzanne Collins's dystopian novel series. Playbill reported that Malkovich "will appear as President Snow in filmed scenes that play on screens at every performance."
"I'm delighted to join the world premiere production of The Hunger Games in London, bringing this iconic story to the stage," says Malkovich in a statement. "Playing President Coriolanus Snow will be thrilling, because I have long been an admirer of Suzanne Collins's novels, the films, and Conor McPherson's writing, and it is a privilege to take on this role."
Mia Carragher (One Night in Istanbul, The Gathering) stars as Katniss Everdeen, with Euan Garrett (Quadrophenia: a Mod Ballet) as Peeta Mellark, and Joshua Lacey (All the Old Knives) as Haymitch Abernathy.
Directed by Matthew Dunster (Hangmen), the play begins performances on October 20 at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a purpose-built venue created especially for the production. Opening night is November 12.