Hunger Games’ Donald Sutherland Talks About Inspiring Young People To Become More Politically Active

Donald Sutherland said in an interview that he's hoping the "Hunger Games" films will inspire young people to be more active politically.

Donald Sutherland plays President Snow in the Hunger Games series, Panem's tyrannical ruler. The 80-year-old actor recently spoke in an interview with BBC and spoke about the last of the "Hunger Games" films: "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2".

In the article posted on BBC.co.uk, Sutherland stated he has high hopes that the Hunger Games franchise will be able to inspire young people to become more active politically.

Panem, in the movie, is a society where citizens dwell in poverty while being ruled by the self-indulgent elite. This setting should stir political awareness in the film's fans.

This led the actor to wonder if the crowd of young people gathered during the premiere of the film in Berlin had more amazing ideas in mind rather than thinking of simple fandom.

In light of his turning 80 this year, will he be slowing down now? "It's a passionate endeavor. Retirement for actors is spelled D e a t h."

Sutherland said that he wants to keep working and had no plans of slowing down.