He's not the only one sad to say farewell!

Stars and fans of The Hunger Games alike were bummed to discover that Gary Ross would not be returning to direct the adaptation's follow-up, Catching Fire, and Liam Hemsworth has finally opened up about the switch to new director Francis Lawrence, and reveals that he's bummed to have to say good-bye to the original helmer!

He explains:two!

Catching Fire is an entirely different story than the first - a fresh set of eyes may be just what this sequel needs to take this franchise to the next level!

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