Catching Fire, the second book in Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy, has been picked up for a film adaptation by Lionsgate.
The release date has been set for November 22, 2013. Since the announcement was made less than an hour ago on Facebook, more than 800 fans have hit the “like” button. No word has been given on whether or not director Gary Ross will return to helm Catching Fire.
Lionsgate COO Joe Drake had this statement in the release: “The magical thing about the Hunger Games trilogy is that the books have such a vastly broad appeal. The stories truly offer something for everyone, and the period around the Thanksgiving weekend is such an opportunity for families and friends to make an event of going to the movies.”