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Hunger Games Star Recalls Trident Mishap That Left Co-Star Bruised
31 Oct
Summary
- Trident used by Claflin's character broke during fight scene with Jennifer Lawrence
- Trident end struck Lawrence in the buttocks, leaving a bruise
- Claflin has fond memories of filming Catching Fire in Hawaii
In a recent interview, Hunger Games actor Sam Claflin, 39, shared a humorous behind-the-scenes story from the filming of Catching Fire. Claflin, who played the role of Finnick Odair in the series, revealed that the trident his character used in the film once broke off during a fight scene with Jennifer Lawrence, 35.
Claflin fondly remembers his time on the Catching Fire set, recalling running through the jungles of Hawaii with co-star Lynn Cohen and telling jokes with the cast. However, one particular incident stood out - at the end of a take, Claflin realized the bottom of his trident had come off during the fight choreography.
As Claflin explained, Lawrence "felt like she'd been bitten in the bum" and later discovered that the circular end of the trident had struck her right on the buttock, leaving a visible welt. Lawrence even had someone take a photo of the injury, which matched the shape of the trident's end.
Despite the minor mishap, Claflin looks back on his time filming Catching Fire with great fondness. He recently reconnected with director Francis Lawrence to watch the filmmaker's latest movie, which Claflin described as "incredible."
