Gary Ross Confirms He's Not Directing 'Catching Fire'
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Gary Ross has confirmed, he will NOT be returning to the hunger games franchise...the details coming your way.
"The Hunger Games" continues to dominate the box office, but according to the Hollywood reporter, director Gary Ross has confirmed that he's stepping away from the franchise. As we reported last week, rumors were swirling that this may happen, but until now, we had no proof...or any reason to believe that this would be true. Ross said in a statement it wasn't about money, or creative differences, it was all about the classic Hollywood excuse of timing. He said, "Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to direct 'Catching Fire.....As a writer and a director, I simply don't have the time I need to write and prep the movie I would have wanted to make because of the fixed and tight production schedule."
He added- "contrary to what has been reported, negotiations with Lionsgate have not been problematic," and that the studio has been "understanding through this difficult decision."
Obviously LIonsgate is bummed about this news but had nothing but nice things to say about Ross. At the Los Angeles press day for Detentionon Tuesday, Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson discussed Ross'potential exit, and joked about the possibility of replacing him with Joseph Kahn, his director on the upcoming teen horror movie. Stating it would be "crazy."
So now that Gary Ross has stepped out of the directors chair, who would you like to see at the helm for catching fire? Let us know in the comment section below and while your at it make sure you subscribe to our channel for all the latest movie news! Im Tatiana carrier, and ill see you next time!