Viola Davis Showcases a Dark Laboratory in Latest 'Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Teasers

If you disliked the character of the High Evolutionary in GOTG Vol 3, just wait until you encounter Dr. Volumnia Gaul in Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Songbird and Snakes. Portrayed by Viola Davis, Dr. Gaul serves as the head game maker and serves as one of the story's antagonists. From the earlier released visuals and teasers, Dr. Gaul exudes an intimidating aura that you wouldn't dare to challenge. However, to further illustrate her madness, Bloody Disgusting has revealed new images from the film that will undoubtedly make your heart skip a beat.

One of the images displays Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow, exploring the different creatures preserved in jars within Dr. Gaul's laboratory. Other images showcase various dissected animals on a table, including a raccoon, while certain animals are stored as trophies in jars. Altogether, these visuals present a gruesome depiction of the game maker, and it's safe to say that fans will not hold Dr. Gaul in high regard.

The forthcoming

Viola Davis’ Dr. Gaul Is a Menacing Villain

takes place six decades prior to the events depicted in the original film, introducing a fresh ensemble cast and new characters within a familiar backdrop. Director Francis Lawrence, known for his work on the previous movie, returns to direct the prequel, which is based on a screenplay written by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt. Regarding Davis' character, the director has previously mentioned that Dr. Gaul draws inspiration from Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Lawrence further revealed that although Dr. Gaul may initially appear to be the antagonist, she genuinely believes in her actions and considers them morally justified.

Based on Lawrence's comments, it appears that Davis' Gaul will be portrayed as a complex villain. However, we will only discover her true intentions when the film is released. In addition to Davis and Blyth, the movie features a talented ensemble cast including Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray, Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow, Josh Andrés Rivera as Sejanus Plinth, Jason Schwartzman as Lucretius "Lucky" Flickerman, Fionnula Flanagan as Grandma'am – Coriolanus and Tigris' strict grandmother, Burn Gorman as Commander Hoff, and Ashley Liao as Clemensia Dovecote, among others.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is set to be released worldwide on November 17. Stay tuned to our website for updates and read more about the movie here.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is set 64 years prior to Katniss Everdeen volunteering as tribute and several decades before Coriolanus Snow assumes the role of the tyrannical President of Panem. The story revolves around a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth), who represents the last hope for his declining lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in the aftermath of a devastating war. Faced with the threat to his livelihood, Snow reluctantly takes on the role of mentor to Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute selected from the impoverished District 12. However, when Lucy Gray's charm enchants the people of Panem, Snow recognizes an opportunity to change their destinies. With everything at stake, Snow forms an alliance with Lucy Gray, determined to alter the odds in their favor. As he confronts his own conflicting nature, torn between doing what is right and succumbing to darkness, Snow embarks on a perilous journey against time to survive and determine whether he will ultimately become a symbol of hope or embrace his sinister side as a symbol of fear.

Editor's P/S

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel to the original Hunger Games trilogy, and it is set 64 years before the events of the first book. The film follows a young Coriolanus Snow, who is the last hope for his declining lineage, the once-proud Snow family. Snow reluctantly takes on the role of mentor to Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute selected from the impoverished District 12. However, when Lucy Gray's charm enchants the people of Panem, Snow recognizes an opportunity to change their destinies.

I am a hard fan of The Hunger Games series, and I am very excited to see this prequel. I think it will be interesting to see how the story of Coriolanus Snow unfolds, and I am particularly interested in seeing how he becomes the tyrannical President of Panem. I am also excited to see the new characters in this film, such as Lucy Gray Baird and Dr. Volumnia Gaul. I think this film has the potential to be a great addition to the Hunger Games series, and I am looking forward to seeing it when it is released in November.