The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Hiroki Berrecloth | The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Hiroki Berrecloth discusses his role as Treech in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," including forming his own backstory and intentions, District 7 upbringing and the significance of Lamina, Coral and the Pack, filming in Germany, stunt training and THG fandom.

He also chats about his Japanese heritage and advocating for representation in film, and projects "The Garden of Words," "Goldfish," and his upcoming original short film.

*Our interview contains major spoilers for "The Hunger Games" franchise. Please watch/listen at your own discretion.

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0:00 - Background in arts, family
6:09 - Theatre and stage, playing Takao in The Garden of Words
15:45 - lessons from the University of Manchester, love for One Piece, personal manga & Pokémon collection
26:17 - Japanese/British mixed heritage, representation, ESEA film community, writing & personal project
37:00 - TBOSAS audition, Sejanus, familiarity with THG, favourite characters
45:25 - Creating a backstory for Treech, relationships (family, Lamina), District 7 upbringing
52:04 - Stunt/martial arts training, axe work, fight scene opposite Lucy Gray
1:02:50 - Favourite scenes (Lamina's death and impact to Treech, deleted scene confronting Coral)
1:09:07 - Capital Zoo scene, understanding with Irene Böhm (Lamina) on their characters & district
1:14:20 - Treech vs. Lucy Gray and the pressure to kill, drones & choreography, threat of Coral
1:21:09 - Cornucopia set, Treech's death and what he would've done differently, juggling walnuts, Snow in woods
1:29:32 - Working with director Francis Lawrence, co-stars Rachel & Tom as people, cast bond
1:38:37 - Worldwide message from the film
1:41:54 - Support from fans, TikTok edits, upcoming projects (Goldfish, original short film and medium play)

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