Actor Austin Butler, currently starring in “The Bikeriders”, recently spoke about his completely failed audition to play in the “Hunger Games” saga.
He is one of the most talked about young actors at the moment. Revealed in the role of Elvis, recently seen in the credits of Dune 2 and now on the bill for The Bikeriders, the American Austin Butler is starting to become an essential name in the Hollywood landscape.
“It didn’t turn out to be conclusive at all.”
In a recent interview with BuzzFeed, Austin Butler returned to a significant episode in his career, long before Baz Luhrmann revealed it to the general public with his interpretation of the King. In 2011, while looking for a big role, the actor auditioned to play in the Hunger Games saga. And the least we can say is that he didn’t have a good time…
“I auditioned for Hunger Games and it didn’t turn out to be conclusive at all.”declares Austin Butler In comments reported by Variety. “I don’t think I even got a call back. It was for the character of Peeta, played by Josh Hutchersonwho is great in the role.”
In 2019, Austin Butler’s career took off…
Josh Hutcherson will indeed play the character of Peeta Mellark in the first four parts of the saga Hunger Games, an experience that he regrets today. After his failed audition, Austin Butler for his part, obtained a role in The Carrie Diaries, the prequel series to Sex and the City. He will have to wait until 2019 and a small role in Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood to begin his irresistible rise.
The trailer for “The Bikeriders”, currently in theaters, with Austin Butler and Tom Hardy in the credits:
