The Hunger Games’ Tom Blyth Responds To Backlash Surrounding Rachel Zegler In Our ‘Harsh World’

by

The *Hunger Games* films have been hugely popular adaptations of the books, and interest was recently renewed with the release of the prequel, *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes*. That movie took place during the 10th Hunger Games and introduced a young version of Coriolanus Snow, played by Tom Blyth. He starred alongside Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray, and recently spoke out about the negative comments his co-star often receives online.

The movie *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes* was a success in theaters, reviving the world of Panem on the big screen. Actress Rachel Zegler faced significant backlash online over comments she made about the upcoming *Snow White* film, and has received a lot of negative attention for the past year. Actor Tom Blyth, in an interview with The Independent, discussed witnessing the online controversy surrounding his co-star.

The world can be really tough, particularly for a young woman in this field. She handles it with incredible strength. It’s inspiring to see her succeed and essentially tell critics to back off by consistently producing excellent work. You can’t argue with her skill, and I’m really proud of everything she’s accomplished.

It’s really heartwarming to see. Having known and worked with Zegler, Blyth offers a different viewpoint than most. He’s impressed with how she’s remained authentic despite the criticism she’s faced, and he believes her talent is undeniable. He specifically highlighted the skills of this actress, who gained prominence in the Y2K era.

Rachel Zegler, only 24 years old, has quickly become a rising star in both theater and film. She gained widespread recognition after appearing in Steven Spielberg’s *West Side Story*, available on Disney+, and has since taken on diverse roles in movies. Most recently, she played the lead in a successful West End production of *Evita*, and there’s a possibility the show will move to Broadway.

I’ve been following the conversation around Rachel Zegler, and it’s been tough to watch the negativity she’s faced. She’s openly talked about the backlash – not just about her political views, but also those comments about *Snow White* that went viral. She admits it’s been a bit scary, but she’s staying true to herself and continuing to use her voice for what she believes in, even if it means dealing with a lot of online hate. It’s admirable, honestly, to see someone stand their ground like that.

Even though Rachel Zegler has faced online negativity, her career is doing very well. She recently finished performing in Evita in London’s West End and quickly sold out all her concerts there. There’s also talk that she might bring her performance as Eva Perón to Broadway. This followed her Broadway debut alongside Kit Connor in Romeo and Juliet. Currently, she doesn’t have any new projects announced, but fans of The Hunger Games are hoping she’ll reprise her role as Lucy Gray Baird in a future installment.

The popular *Hunger Games* series is coming back to the big screen with *Sunrise on the Reaping*, scheduled for release on November 20th of next year. It’s currently unclear if a sequel to *Songbirds and Snakes* will be made, but director Francis Lawrence has expressed interest in collaborating with Rachel Zegler again.

Read More

2025-10-07 18:41