Gary Ross Will Not Direct 'Hunger Games' Sequel
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gary ross direct 'hunger games' sequel
<m> Gary Ross </m> Will Not Direct 'Hunger Games' Sequel
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<m> Gary Ross </m> Will Not Direct 'Hunger Games' Sequel
Filmmaker says he cannot commit to production schedule for 'Catching Fire'
Hunger Games director Gary Ross will not helm the adaptation of Catching Fire , the second book in Suzanne Collins' trilogy , the Los Angeles Times reports .
According to the newspaper's sources , Ross was in negotiations to direct the sequel , but was not able to come to an agreement over scheduling and compensation .
"Despite recent speculation in the media , and after difficult but sincere consideration , I have decided not to direct Catching Fire , " Ross said in a statement .
"As a writer and a director , I simply don't have the time I need to write and prep the movie I would have wanted to make because of the fixed and tight production schedule . "
The director denied reports that his talks with the studio , Lionsgate , hit a snag .
"Contrary to what has been reported , negotiations with Lionsgate have not been problematic .
They have also been very understanding of me through this difficult decision . "
The second film in the Hunger Games trilogy is scheduled to hit theaters in November of 2013 , allowing the studio and creators a limited window to prepare before production would need to begin .