Rachel Zegler's Emotional Arena Song in Hunger Games Prequel Leaves Crew in Tears
Rachel Zegler, the female lead in the Hunger Games prequel Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, moved the cast and crew to tears with her powerful singing during the filming of a climactic scene. Zegler's live rendition of the ballad "The Old Therebefore" in the historical Centennial Hall in Poland created an incredible atmosphere, giving everyone chills. Director Francis Lawrence praised Zegler's talent and revealed that the musical element is one of the biggest differences in this film compared to the previous Hunger Games movies. The film incorporates Appalachian-style country music from the 1920s and '30s, with influences from artists like the Carter Family, Patsy Cline, and Dolly Parton.
