Gary Ross and The Hunger Games have parted ways.
Ross' exit was all but confirmed last week, but he's released a statement explaining why he decided to discontinue his work with the famous trilogy:
"Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to direct Catching Fire," said Ross (below, right).
"As a writer and a director, I simply don't have the time I need to
write and prep the movie I would want to make because of the fixed and
tight production schedule."
"I loved making The Hunger Games. It was the happiest
experience of my professional life. Lionsgate was supportive in a manner
that few directors ever experience."
"They empowered me to make the film I wanted to make and backed the movie in a way that requires no explanation beyond the remarkable results."
"And contrary to what has been reported, negotiations with Lionsgate have not been problematic. They have also been very understanding of this difficult decision."
Ross' exit was all but confirmed last week, but he's released a statement explaining why he decided to discontinue his work with the famous trilogy:
"Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to direct Catching Fire," said Ross (below, right).
"They empowered me to make the film I wanted to make and backed the movie in a way that requires no explanation beyond the remarkable results."
"And contrary to what has been reported, negotiations with Lionsgate have not been problematic. They have also been very understanding of this difficult decision."
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