Viola Davis Wanted To Impress Her 13-Year-old Daughter In The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Apart from her malicious intentions for The Games, she also plays a pivotal role in shaping the character of Coriolanus. This thrilling prequel boasts an outstanding ensemble cast including Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Anders Rivera, and Jason Schwartzman. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch it in theaters near you today.
During the fan screening in Los Angeles, Viola Davis expressed, “I’m going to be honest. I wanted to impress my 13-year-old daughter, Genesis. I had an incredible time. I thoroughly enjoyed tormenting the younger actors. Sometimes, I feel that people perceive me as a nurturing and kind person. I even have people who want to embrace me at Target. It was truly a delight to portray a character who is not very huggable. Stepping out of my comfort zone and being part of this franchise was a great experience.”
Viola Davis plays the villainous Dr. Volumnia Gaul in Lionsgate‘s The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes. Viola makes for the perfect Dr. Gaul, the Head Gamemaker for The Hunger Gamesbut did you know that she was trying to impress her 13-year-old daughter with her performance?Aside from her evil plans for The Gamesshe also plays a key role in Coriolanus becoming the man we know him as today. This exciting prequel is supported by a stellar cast including the likes of Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Anders Rivera, and Jason Schwartzman and hits your nearest theatres today.At the Los Angeles fan screening, Viola Davis said, “I’m just gonna say it. I wanted to impress my 13-year-old daughter, Genesis. I did have the best time. I had the best time torturing the young people. Sometimes I feel that people see me as so maternal and good. I have people who want to hug me at Target. It was just a pleasure to play a not very huggable character, I will say, and step out of my comfort zone and be a part of this franchise.”
