During a recent discussion, actress Jennifer Lawrence recounted an unusual experience on the set of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” She revealed that she had a hallucination due to an accidental mix-up with her medication.
Accidental Medication Mix-Up
In a conversation with Leonardo DiCaprio for Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series, Lawrence shared the challenges she faced while filming. She mistakenly took Adderall instead of a sleeping pill while working on “Red Sparrow.”
- Adderall was taken by mistake during “Red Sparrow.”
- Lawrence described feeling panicked and unable to sleep.
She mentioned her struggle to function without adequate rest, particularly on demanding projects. This confusion led to a challenging scene where she had to say “Senate Armed Services Committee” with a Russian accent.
Hallucination on Set
In another incident, while filming a dance scene for the second “Hunger Games” movie, Lawrence mistakenly took an Ambien in the morning. This misstep caused her to hallucinate, leading to frustration from her co-star Elizabeth Banks.
- Ambien was confused with another medication.
- Lawrence experienced hallucinations during filming.
- Elizabeth Banks expressed annoyance at the situation.
Discussion with DiCaprio
During their conversation, DiCaprio humorously referred to these moments as “key screwups” in an actor’s journey. He and Lawrence connected over their shared struggles with sleep during busy filming schedules.
Filming “The Hunger Games”
Jennifer Lawrence is renowned for her role as Katniss Everdeen in the “Hunger Games” franchise. The series was a significant part of her career, showcasing her acting talents and propelling her to international fame.
As their discussion continued, DiCaprio revealed he rarely revisits his older projects. Lawrence, intrigued, asked if he had rewatched “Titanic,” to which he responded negatively, saying he had not seen it.
Lawrence concluded the conversation jokingly, stating that if she had starred in something as iconic as “Titanic,” she would definitely watch it.
