Evan Ross in the new "HUNGER GAMES" film.

**David J** · 10-02-2014, 04:23 AM

I believe that he's a talented actor and I can't wait to see him in the film.

Facial piercings galore:-Evan Ross - born Næss - will play Messalla in the The Hunger Games: Mockingjay– Part 1 and Part 2, scheduled for release in November 2014 and November 2015, respectively.

**Bokiluis** · 10-02-2014, 09:26 AM

I think he is a great actor as well. I've seen most of his movies and predict this one will give him the career boost he has been waiting for since "ATL". He looks great here though I haven't seen any of the "Hunger Games" movies.

**144man** · 10-02-2014, 11:55 AM

I heartily recommend the books.

**jobeterob** · 10-02-2014, 01:27 PM

I saw this picture as well. I don't know anything about the movies but he appearance of a movie of this commercial appeal could be a real game changer for his career.

**David J** · 10-03-2014, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by jobeterob

I saw this picture as well. I don't know anything about the movies but he appearance of a movie of this commercial appeal could be a real game changer for his career.

I have got to say that I have read all the "Hunger games" series books, very good, but never seen the movies yet, Evan starring in the next two movies might just persued me to go and see the next HUNGERS film.

And I do believe it could do wonders for Evan's film career, whilst I think he's a good actor, so far he's only been in low budget films and I think this is his first major movie break-through.

smark21 · 10-03-2014, 08:06 AM

Here's the imdb page for the movie. As you can see, you have to click on the link for Full Cast for Evan to be visible on the cast list.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951265/?ref_=nv_sr_1

supremester · 10-04-2014, 07:58 PM

It IS a minor character - what's your point?

Originally Posted by smark21

Here's the imdb page for the movie. As you can see, you have to click on the link for Full Cast for Evan to be visible on the cast list.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951265/?ref_=nv_sr_1

smark21 · 10-04-2014, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by supremester

It IS a minor character - what's your point?

I was responding to jobetrob and david j's speculation that the movie was going to do huge things for his career. I decided to investigate and learned that at least based on the books his character appears and his billing on imdb his part is small. But I could be wrong--very few film adaptations are faithful to books.

Besides, if Evan wasn't Diana Ross' son none of Diana Ross' fans would give Evan a second's thought if they heard of him at all.

**David J** · 10-06-2014, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by supremester

It IS a minor character - what's your point?

Exactly what I thought when I read his message, I have noticed that smark can't help himself, he clearly shows his dislike for Evan every time he is mentioned, he couldn't wait to announce with glee that Evan's role is not a major part or that people are only interested in him because of who his mom is, blah! Blah! Blah! any news about Evan or his new wife Ashlee, he can't wait to turn it into something negative.

And by the way, I never mentioned a thing about Evan getting a major role in the film [[I only said it will be his first major film and could do wonders for his career) or trying to make a big deal out of it, I posted that poster of him exactly how the daily mail newspaper posted it on their website and I thought it might interest some Ross fans.

smark21 · 10-03-2014, 08:04 AM

I haven't read the books so I looked up the character; in the books his character is a minor character. And at imdb, Evan Ross isn't billed as a star performer for the upcoming movie.

http://www.themarysue.com/the-hunger...jay-evan-ross/

**LuvHangOva** · 10-04-2014, 12:20 PM

Givin' us those famous commanding "Ross eyes" !!

Lulu · 10-04-2014, 10:02 PM

It's refreshing to know that everyone has their monocles and casebooks out this fall. Discovery ID should launch a new series on the mysteries of The Ross Family.

**jobeterob** · 10-05-2014, 01:10 PM

I do agree with Smark. You would think from the fuss that Evan was one of the major stars. I didn't know he wasn't.

But I think this movie will do things for Evan's career. He has a good reputation as an actor, has been in lots of movies. And in terms of exposure what better can you do but appear in the Hunger Games and marry that woman ~ there are now headlines that they walked together holding hands. LOL

Lulu · 10-06-2014, 03:15 PM

I do think smark adds an element of necessary sarcastic humor on the boards which I appreciate. Also in his defense, he's probably of the mindset [[as are many) that star's children get to do what they do based on sheer nepotism. The same can be said for politicians and with the Ross kids, would they be where they are without mama? Probably not. Are they talented? Sure. It's become so rampant today though with reality television and tabloids that it's hard for many to see past the connection and see the performer as an individual. I have a friend who simply won't listen to Jason Gould [[Streisand's son) or watch Tracee Ellis Ross simply because she thinks the nepotism factor is too obvious. Back in the day, it was a little less common and you had your Lizas, your Carrie Fishers, and even further back, your Redgraves and your Barrymores. And then we get people like Christina Crawford or BD Hyman [[Bette Davis's daughter)? LOL

**midnightman** · 10-07-2014, 05:02 PM

To quote from Lulu, I used to think it was sad that all that was left of the Jacksons were reality shows but I guess unlike the Gordys and Rosses, they have nothing to really offer to anyone besides the surviving Jackson brothers going on the road as an essential oldies act.