Jennifer Lawrence Contemplated Her Iconic 'Hunger Games' Role for Days

As an actor, getting a role in a top movie might be difficult as there is a pool of talents auditioning for the same part. If this is achieved by some stroke of luck, one will expect the person to be thrilled when it finally happens.

However, this reaction often changes due to some actors rejecting the offer after the arduous screening they must have gone through. Their reasons range between scheduling conflict, insufficient remuneration, changes to the role, and other compelling reasons.

Regardless, being offered a role in a blockbuster like "The Hunger Games" should come with no ifs, buts, and maybes. Many would expect the selected candidate to jump on it as soon as possible. Despite the perks that came with the part, A-lister Jennifer Lawrence nearly dropped the ball. Find out more details below.

Before landing "The Hunger Games" role, Lawrence was not a greenhorn in the acting world. She had already starred in several independent movies, and her career was clearly on the rise.

At that time, her body of work included "Winter's Bone," "Like Crazy," "The Beaver," and "X-Men: First class," all of which earned her critical acclaim and financial reward. It's safe to assume that the actor could afford to turn down the offer if it did not align with her values. Ultimately, she took some days to decide on the "Hunger Games" gig as she knew it would change her life.

According to Daily Actor, Lawrence narrated this moment of deep reflection in an interview with Access Hollywood.

"I gave myself three days," She recalled. "I knew from reading the books that I loved The Hunger Games; I did not know if it was worth changing my life. I'm at a peaceful place right now. Nobody's staked outside my house. I wanted to make sure that when I said yes, I would not regret it. And I don't regret it."

Candidly, Lawrence wanted the role but had a lot of worries that might come with choosing it. Nevertheless, she knew rejecting the role might bring some level of regret. It was a chance of a lifetime that she might never be opportune to have again.

"I would have said no because I was scared, and then I would have been that bitter actress telling my grandkids, 'I'm the one that turned it down," the "Red Sparrow" star said.

Lawrence's fears were not unfounded. At that time, fans followed "The Hunger Games" franchise passionately. All the cast were always in the public eye, and the media chewed on every tidbit they could find about their personal life.

Eventually, she played Katniss Everdeen in the blockbuster, and her fame skyrocketed far more than she could ever imagine.

Although Lawrence had garnered some fame from her previous works, "The Hunger Games" brought a different level that was unprecedented. As per Vanity Fair, the movie's effect drastically upturned her private life.

"I call my mom sobbing all the time … dealing with the repercussions of having no more anonymity," Lawrence shared. "You lose privacy." The actress, further detailed that although she loves her acting career and enjoys making the money that comes with it, it sometimes comes with regrets about the intrusion on her life.

It took a while for the fanfare to die down. Later, Lawrence could step out to enjoy the financial rewards the role brought without being hounded by fans and the press. She has continued to work on different projects and has remained a mainstay in the acting world.

As of today, Lawrence's films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide. She also appeared on Times and Forbes Celebrity list severally alongside winning an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA awards.

The actress is not resting on her laurels and is involved in several upcoming projects. She is on the production team for Lila Neugebauer's drama "Red, White, and Water" and has a starring role in the flick.

Another lead role is in Adam McKay's comedy-thriller "Don't Look Up" alongside Leonardo DiCaprio as they strive to inform the world of its impending destruction from a meteor. Lawrence will also feature in Luca Guadagnino's "Burial Rites," Gene Stupnitsky's "No Hard Feelings," and Paolo Sorrentino's movie adaptation of Teresa Carpenter's book "Mob Girl."

With all these projects in sight, the actress has her hands full and might further stay away from public scenes.