Images of movie Catching Fire

In a somewhat surprising move, Lionsgate has already dated a sequel to this March's adaptation of Suzanne Collin's best-selling novel "The Hunger Games. The mini-major announced that "Catching Fire" will hit the big screen on Nov. 22, 2013.

In a statement, Lionsgate  and Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake noted,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 Thank giving weekend is such an opportunity for families and friends to make an event of going to the movies.

Rumours had circulated that Canadian David Cronenberg was in the running for the part. But the job came down to Lawrence and Bennett Miller, who directed the Oscar-nominated Brad Pitt baseball film Moneyball.

And the beautiful Jennifer Lawrence is looking awesome in this picture.

Director Francis Lawrence has been offered the chance to direct one of the most highly anticipated sequels,and the photo was taken on the set.