The upcoming Hunger Games prequel almost didnt have Rachel Zegler as the leading actor.

So she sees the light at the end of the tunnel.

She was like, Is the job still open?

Rachel Zegler, Hunger Games

It all came together at the last minute.

But Lucy Grays toolkit is different.

She can manipulate, she can use her charm.

Rachel Zegler in Hunger Games Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Shes headstrong, she wants to do things her own way.

This new spin-off will mark her third official credit after playing Maria inWest Side Storyandthe goddess AntheainShazam!

Fury of the Gods, and shell continue her rise to fame bringingDisneysSnow White into live-action.

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Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakespremieres in theaters on November 17.

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