#caesar flickerman

I think one underrated reason is simply this: it's an action franchise where almost none of the really famous people have to do any action scenes.

The arena scenes (except for Catching Fire) are all supposed to be full of kids. All the veteran actors? None of them have to do any physical training, any restrictive diets, any stunts. They get to show up, act their little hearts out in an elaborate costume, and head home. No running around, just some scenery-chewing dialogue and a nice paycheck baybeeeeee.

“as he [caesar flickerman] deftly dismounts the moon, he opens his arms and says, “hello, panem! shall we get this party started?” the audience roars in approval.”