Woody Harrelson wants a spin-off movie featuring a romance between ‘Hunger Games’ characters Haymitch Abernathy and Effie Trinket.
The 54-year-old actor longs for the pair to get their own film after the franchise – which is based on the books by Suzanne Collins – came to an end in December and even stole a kiss on the lips from Elisabeth Banks in a scene in the final installment ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2’, because he has a "crush" on her.
Woody – who plays the mentor of ‘Hunger Games’ characters Victor and Katniss opposite Elisabeth’s Effie – quipped: "I have a crush on Elizabeth Banks, I’m not going to lie … When we did (kiss), it wasn’t like just a light thing where we thought it was nothing. Hopefully, once we do the sequel to this that no one’s expecting – including the author – something will pick up for these two."
Woody admitted he instigated the unscripted smooch because he finds Elisabeth so "beautiful" and doesn’t think she minded because she’s a genuine professional.
Speaking in an interview for the ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ Blu-ray combo pack – he said: "I think she’s a beautiful woman, I think she’s a marvellous actress, and I just love her as a person. "She’s as fun as can be. She didn’t know I was even going to do it, and I just kissed her. She’s such a pro."
Woody Harrelson wants Hunger Games spin-off for Haymitch
