5 Actors Auditioned to Play Peeta Mellark In 'Hunger Games' Movies, But Josh Hutcherson Landed the Role!

The role of Peeta Mellark in the Hunger Games movies could have looked different!

Josh Hutcherson landed the role in the film adaptations of the popular books by Suzanne Collins, but there were several other young actors in contention.

If you recall, Peeta is a baker’s son from District 12, who was reaped along with Katniss Everdeen in the 74th Hunger Games.

Josh starred in the first four movies, alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth, and now, we can’t imagine anyone else in the role of Peeta.