Mckenna Grace Finds 'Hunger Games' Filming Brutal

Mckenna Grace, who stars in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," recently discussed her experience filming the prequel. She reached out to Josh Hutcherson, a fellow actor from the original "Hunger Games" series, for insights into the role's demanding nature. Grace shared that the on-set "trauma" felt intensely real for her character, making it difficult for her body to distinguish between fictional peril and actual hardship.

Hutcherson, who portrayed Peeta Mellark, confirmed the taxing nature of the filming. Grace mentioned she was more interested in hearing "stories" from Hutcherson about his time on set and his experiences with co-star Jennifer Lawrence. These anecdotes included details about the challenging water scenes in "Catching Fire." The cast of "Sunrise on the Reaping" also includes Ralph Fiennes and Elle Fanning, with Lawrence and Hutcherson making brief cameos. The film is set to release in theaters on November 20.