Hunger Games Could Have Made Josh Hutcherson A Hollywood Heartthrob — But He Picked A Way Cooler Career Path Instead

Josh Hutcherson has had a unique career, especially considering his starring role in the massive The Hunger Games film franchise. Based on The Hunger Games books by Suzanne Collins,The Hunger Games movies had just about everything working in their favor. The novels were giant successes, surpassing even Harry Potter in some sales metrics (via NYT). Not only did audiences love them, but so too did critics, with NPR ranking the series number 2 on its 2012 list of the best teen novels. Suffice to say, The Hunger Games movies had a lot of pressure on them.