Viola Davis on ‘Songbirds and Snakes’: Wanted to impress my 13-yr-old daughter

Los Angeles, Nov 22 : Award-winning actress Viola Davis has revealed the reason behind starring in Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

She said she wanted to impress her 13-year-old daughter Genesis.

Talking about taking on the role, Davis said: "Im just gonna say it.I wanted to impress my 13-year-old daughter, Genesis.I did have the best time.

I had the best time torturing the young people."

She further mentioned, "Sometimes I feel that people see me as so maternal and good.

I have people who want to hug me at Target.It was just a pleasure to play a not very huggable character, I will say, and step out of my comfort zone and be a part of this franchise.

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Viola shines in all her glory as the villainous Dr.Volumnia Gaul in the The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes.

Viola makes for the perfect Dr.Gaul, the head gamemaker for The Hunger Games.

Aside from her evil plans for The Games, she also plays a key role in Coriolanus becoming the man we know him as today.

This exciting prequel is supported by a stellar cast, including the likes of Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Anders Rivera and Jason Schwartzman.

Lionsgate, PVRINOX Pictures have released The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

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