Rachel Zegler, known for her role as Lucy Gray Baird in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,' recently bid a heartfelt farewell to the film and her character. Lucy Gray Baird, a character introduced in Suzanne Collins' novel, is a member of the Covey and serves as the female District 12 tribute during the tenth Hunger Games.
Zegler's portrayal of the musically gifted and complex Lucy Gray earned her the Action Movie Star of the Year award at the 2024 People's Choice Awards. Following this recognition, Zegler expressed her emotional goodbye to Lucy Gray and the film.
Despite the success of the prequel and Zegler's performance, it is unlikely that she will reprise her role as Lucy Gray due to the lack of further source material. Zegler's next project is Disney's live-action remake of 'Snow White,' where she will play the titular princess alongside Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen.
Additionally, Zegler will showcase her vocal talents in the upcoming animated musical fantasy film 'Spellbound,' featuring a star-studded cast and music by Alan Menken. The film is set to be released on Netflix in 2024.
Lastly, Zegler will appear in the disaster comedy film 'Y2K,' premiering at the South by Southwest festival in March 2024. While 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' chapter may have closed, Zegler's promising career is on the rise with a diverse range of projects on the horizon.
'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' is a prequel set 64 years before the original movie, focusing on a young Coriolanus Snow and his journey to becoming the leader of Panem. The film follows Snow as he mentors Lucy Gray Baird during the 10th Hunger Games, offering a unique perspective on the dystopian world of Panem.
