
Lawrence left it in and the fans did indeed go bananas, if exclamation point-filled Tumblr reactions are any evidence.
"I did it, and Francis called cut, and I went over to him, and said, 'You have to keep that in the movie, because the fans will go bananas.' "

"I brought that back, I threw it in there," she said of the line, which was unscripted. In "Catching Fire," Banks managed a sly wink at the infamous quote while offering a running commentary on the Capitol landmarks she's walking Katniss and Peeta through: "The library, all mahogany." While the wild wigs, costume and makeup that make Banks nearly unrecognizable go a long way to building the memorable character, it turns out that the actress herself came up with several shout-outs and lines that will undoubtedly further cement Effie's place as a fan favorite.įor example, remember the best line of the first movie? Of course you do: "Honestly, I still can't believe I'm a part of it," Banks said of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." "It really is amazing and I love it. Her enthusiasm for the role has in no way faded, she told MTV News in a recent interview. We all know the end result of that email, and after a successful turn as the bewigged Capitol liaison Effie Trinket, Banks is back for the second installment under the watchful eye of director Francis Lawrence.

"I just sent him a little email like, 'Just so you know, I'll totally play Effie, ha ha ha!' " It's no secret that actress Elizabeth Banks is a huge fan of the "Hunger Games" books and movies - prior to the release of 2012's "The Hunger Games," she said that she pestered the film's producers, and even emailed Gary Ross, who directed the first film.
