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 skin of Elvis, recently seen in the credits of Dune 2 and today starring in 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 looked back on a significant episode in his career, well before Baz Luhrmann brought him to the public eye with his portrayal 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 has for his part obtained a role in The Carrie Diaries, the prequel series of Sex and the City. It will be necessary for him 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:
