Hunger Games Cast Charms Fans at Catching Fire Berlin Premiere

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We don’t think we’ve ever seen a cast have as much fun at their film’s premieres as The Hunger Games stars.

It might be because the promotions for Catching Fire have only just started. Still, something about their smiles, goofiness, and candidness at the movie’s Berlin premiere yesterday tells us that they’re not just putting on a show but are like old friends getting a chance to see each other again.

Elizabeth Banks and Jennifer Lawrence both appear in the "The Hunger Games" film series, with Banks playing the role of Effie Trinket and Lawrence playing the role of Katniss EverdeenElizabeth Banks and Jennifer Lawrence both appear in the “The Hunger Games” film series, with Banks playing the role of Effie Trinket and Lawrence playing the role of Katniss Everdeen (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

Between striking some practiced red carpet poses and giving their best Blue Steel faces, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, and Liam Hemsworth guffawed, hammed it up, and basically goofed around throughout the entire premiere.

Jennifer Lawrence wore a white Dior coat with flared lace hem, while Elizabeth Banks stood out in a sparkling, floor-length Elie Saab gownJennifer Lawrence wore a white Dior coat with flared lace hem, while Elizabeth Banks stood out in a sparkling, floor-length Elie Saab gown (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

All this buddy-buddy friendship realness and the film’s track record for giving us fierce fashion have gotten us unreasonably excited for the movie. And you can bet that its photo ops, premieres, and other publicity events are on our red carpet watch list.

Jennifer Lawrence and Elizabeth Banks had so much to talk about that night that they couldn’t stop chatting long enough to pose for pictures together.

When they did finally pose, they couldn’t stop grinning!

Liam Hemsworth gave us a goofy smile and a (Miley-Cyrus-inspired?) peace sign. He says The Hunger Games (2012) made him question his personal growth and career path, causing him to re-evaluate his goals and priorities

The Hunger Games (2012) absolutely changed my life. It’s brought up so many different questions about my own personal growth and where I was heading. I think, before all of it, I really felt like I had it figured out. Like, you know, it’s going to be fine, I’m this person and I know what I want to be and I know where I want to go. But then it got to the point where I think I started double-questioning everything. It was like, why am I doing this? where is it getting me? what if I do this and then I can do this? I wasn’t living in the moment.

On April 4th, 2011, Lionsgate announced that Liam Hemsworth would be playing the lead role of Gale Hawthorne in "The Hunger Games," which was released in 2012On April 4th, 2011, Lionsgate announced that Liam Hemsworth would be playing the lead role of Gale Hawthorne in “The Hunger Games,” which was released in 2012 (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

Josh Hutcherson may have been feeling cold that night.

Josh Hutcherson was 19 years old when he starred in the first "The Hunger Games" film, which was released in 2012Josh Hutcherson was 19 years old when he starred in the first “The Hunger Games” film, which was released in 2012 (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

Josh Hutcherson became an instant celebrity upon being cast as Peeta Mellark in the 2012 American dystopian action film The Hunger Games, which was based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins that you can buy on Amazon.

In 2011, at the age of 18, Josh Hutcherson was cast as the lead role of Peeta Mellark in the highly successful "The Hunger Games" film series, which was released annually from 2012 to 2015In 2011, at the age of 18, Josh Hutcherson was cast as the lead role of Peeta Mellark in the highly successful “The Hunger Games” film series, which was released annually from 2012 to 2015 (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

The Hunger Games stars are just better when they’re with company.

Liam Hemsworth plays the role of Gale Hawthorne, Elizabeth Banks plays the role of Effie Trinket, Jennifer Lawrence plays the role of Katniss Everdeen, and Josh Hutcherson plays the role of Peeta Mellark in the film adaptation of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"Liam Hemsworth plays the role of Gale Hawthorne, Elizabeth Banks plays the role of Effie Trinket, Jennifer Lawrence plays the role of Katniss Everdeen, and Josh Hutcherson plays the role of Peeta Mellark in the film adaptation of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

Even with the fans, they can’t resist hamming it up!

Elizabeth Banks in an Elie Saab dress at the German premiere of her film The Hunger Games: Catching FireElizabeth Banks in an Elie Saab dress at the German premiere of her film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

Try not to separate them because look how miserable Jennifer Lawrence looks posing for pictures all by herself.

Jennifer Lawrence in a Dior dress and Stuart Weitzman shoes at the German premiere of her film The Hunger Games: Catching FireJennifer Lawrence in a Dior dress and Stuart Weitzman shoes at the German premiere of her film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

Elizabeth Banks alone won’t even face the cameras.

Elizabeth Banks looked stunning at the Berlin premiere of 'Catching Fire' in a silver beaded strapless gown by Elie SaabElizabeth Banks looked stunning at the Berlin premiere of ‘Catching Fire’ in a silver beaded strapless gown by Elie Saab (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

Smiles all around! And is Jennifer Lawrence giving Josh Hutcherson the “oh you” face?

Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Lawrence, and Josh Hutcherson attend the German premiere of the film The Hunger Games - Catching FireLiam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Lawrence, and Josh Hutcherson attend the German premiere of the film The Hunger Games – Catching Fire at Sony Centre on November 12, 2013, in Berlin, Germany (Credit: Frederic / Christian Behring / Tom Jaeger / Future Image / WENN)

Here are our picks for alternatives to Elizabeth Banks’ Elie Saab Fall 2013 couture dress:

BG Haute Sequined Strapless Gown and Basix Black Label Beaded Strapless Tulle GownBG Haute Sequined Strapless Gown, $440 / Basix Black Label Beaded Strapless Tulle Gown, $990

Get the iconic look of Jennifer Lawrence’s Christian Dior dress with the following double-breasted coat, tuxedo-inspired dress, and asymmetrical dress cut like a blazer:

Jessica Simpson Double-Breasted Basketweave Wool Coat / BCBGMAXAZRIA "Giada" Tuxedo Dress / Haute Hippie Oversized Asymmetrical BlazerJessica Simpson Double-Breasted Basketweave Wool Coat, $300 / BCBGMAXAZRIA “Giada” Tuxedo Dress, $228 / Haute Hippie Oversized Asymmetrical Blazer, $595