Jennifer Lawrence IS Katniss Everdeen

Congrats to Jennifer Lawrence!

The 20-year-old Oscar-nominated actress has nabbed one of the most coveted roles by young Hollywood royalty — Katniss Everdeen.

The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins shared in a statement, “Jennifer‘s just an incredible actress. So powerful, vulnerable, beautiful, unforgiving and brave. I never thought we’d find somebody this perfect for the role. And I can’t wait for everyone to see her play it.”

Director Gary Ross adds, “I can’t wait to work with Jen and see her bring this character to life. Katniss requires a young actress with strength, depth, complexity, tenderness, and power. There are very few people alive who can bring that to a role. Jen brings it in spades. She’s going to be an amazing Katniss.”

Now we just have to find out who will play Peeta Mellark!