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Woody Harrelson’s portrayal of fan-favorite Haymitch Abernathy inThe Hunger Gamesfilm series was memorable. While a different romantic subplot was taking center stage inMockingjay – Part 2, another one might have been developing behind the scenes. This one involved the 62-year-old actor and a Marvel star. Not only did their shared affection for one another translate on-screen, but it might have birthed a mutual lighthearted crush in real life.
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Not just that. During the final installment, the Emmy-winning talent also stole a kiss from his co-star in an unscripted scene. The actor, who starred inNow You See Me, expressed his admiration for the actress in several interviews. He additionally confessed that he had always wanted to kiss her. As some may have guessed, the individual in question isSpider-Manalum Elizabeth Banks, who portrayed Effie Trinket in the critically acclaimed Jennifer Lawrence-led film franchise.
Woody Harrelson’s On-Screen Kiss With Elizabeth Banks Was Improvised
Harrelson revealed (viaEntertainment Tonight) that the kiss his character shared with Banks’ was improvised. Elaborating on the sequence, the actor divulged how it came to be. In his words, theTrue Detectivestar claimed,“I have a crush on Elizabeth Banks, I’m not going to lie.”He stated that his co-star, beyond being a stunning woman, was also a fantastic actress and a joy to be around. Following was his statement:
“I think she’s a beautiful woman, I think she’s a marvelous actress, and I just love her as a person. She’s as fun as can be.”
Mentioning the unscripted kiss,Woody Harrelsoncandidly confessed:
“She didn’t know I was even going to do it, and I just kissed her. She’s such a pro. When we did it, it wasn’t like just a light thing where we thought it was nothing. Hopefully, once we do the sequel to this that no one’s expecting—including the author—something will pick up for these two.”
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The actor’s anticipation for a spin-off or sequel starring the two iconic characters echoes the sentiments of hundreds ofThe Hunger Gamesfans. We can only hope that such a dream becomes a reality. For now, however, connoisseurs of the franchise will have to make do with the little of what we got from both characters inMockingjay – Part 2.
In a separate interview with theAssociated Press, Harrelson affirmed,“I personally always wanted to kiss her. I don’t know if it was the right thing to do.”On the other hand, Elizabeth Banks was once questioned about her collaborative experience with Woody Harrelson. In response, the actress jokingly mentioned her“crush”on the actor. Are their feelings mutual?
Does Elizabeth Banks Have A Crush On Woody Harrelson?
Talking toParadein 2012, before the release of the first installment ofThe Hunger Gamesfilm series,Elizabeth Banksrevealed her experience working with co-stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Woody Harrelson. Of Lawrence and Hutcherson, theCharlie’s Angelsstar had the following to say:
“Jennifer Lawrence is absolutely incredible. She carries the whole movie on her shoulders. She blows me away. And Josh is right there with her. He’s such a lovely actor.”
When the topic came to Woody Harrelson, Banks distinguished the on-screen and off-screen equation that the two talented actors share:
“It was a dream [to work with Woody Harrelson]. I like to say that Elizabeth Banks has a crush on Woody Harrelson. And Effie has a crush on Haymitch, and Haymitch can’t stand Effie. I don’t know where Woody stands on Elizabeth.”
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Aside from their mutual, lighthearted infatuation, Banks and Harrelson display respect and appreciation for one another. In interviews, both performers lavished admiration and flattery on the other. This synergy was mirrored when they shared the screen. The characterization of Haymitch Abernathy and Effie Trinket is one of the film series’ cherished highlights. It’s a shame that the upcoming spin-off won’t feature much of the pairing. After all, it takes place 64 years before the first film’s events.
Nevertheless, fans are ecstatic about the return of their favorite record-breaking film franchise.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesis slated for a August 04, 2025 release.
Source:Entertainment Tonight,AP, andParade
Debdipta Bhattacharya
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Debdipta Bhattacharya is a content writer at FandomWire, where she has written more than 500 articles on various topics of interest. She possesses a sincere passion for popular culture, anime, film production, and the evolving world of YouTube and streaming culture which has allowed her to be a devoted and well-informed writer. Debdipta holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. She has honed her skills and expertise in content writing with over two years of experience and strives to learn and grow daily.
