'Hunger Games' fans, or Tributes as they call themselves, were in for a treat on Wednesday when Entertainment Weekly released its "First Look at Catching Fire" issue filled with sneak peaks of the upcoming film. The cover image of the special issue features lead Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Katniss Everdeen, and new addition Sam Claflin, who plays tribute Finnick Odair.
The new film stills come more than 10 months before the sequel's release in November and just weeks after the film wrapped up filming in Hawaii. Several set photos were leaked online during the weeks the cast shot at the Hawaii location, showing District 12 Tributes and 74th annual Hunger Games Victors Katniss and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) along with some new faces.
In the newly released photos, fans get a glimpse at Katniss, while she interacts with both Finnick and love interest Peeta, as well as images of her other love interest and childhood friend Gale Hawthorne, played by Liam Hemsworth. Katniss' mother and sister Primrose are also included in the exclusive images, as is the despised President Snow, played by Donald Sutherland.
The film, a sequel to the global blockbuster 'The Hunger Games,' is based on the second novel in the book series by author Susan Collins. 'Catching Fire,' will pick up shortly after the 74th annual Hunger Games victors Katniss and Peeta (District 12) set off to their Victors Tour of Panem before joining the 75th annual Hunger Games, or third Quarter Quell.
'Catching Fire' director Francis Lawrence will direct the series' third and fourth films, 'Mockingjay' Parts 1 and 2, Lionsgate announced in November. In early December, actor turned screenwriter Danny Strong confirmed that he would be writing the two-part 'Mockingjay' screenplays.
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' will hit theaters on November 21, 2013.