Mckenna Grace rejects nude roles to pursue Disney princess dream
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping star says she finds nudity terrifying and wants to star in a Disney film one day.
By Harper Foster ·
Mckenna Grace is avoiding roles that require nudity because she wants to be a Disney princess one day. The actress made the decision public in an interview with Cosmopolitan released Tuesday. She stated that she does not perform nudity or hypersexual scenes. Grace explained that the choice feels terrifying to her. She admitted she does not know if her feelings will ever change.
Grace clarified that she is not limiting herself to wholesome parts. She pointed to her role in Scream as proof. In that film, her character is killed by Ghostface. She said, “It’s not like I only do wholesome things, my character literally gets gutted by Ghostface in Sream.” She added that her long-term goal is to join the Disney roster.
The actress is currently starring in the new Hunger Games installment. She plays District 12 tribute Maysilee Donner. The film is scheduled to open in theaters on Nov. 20. Grace said she has been a fan of the franchise for years. She described herself as very invested in the headcanons and fan base. She mentioned owning a large poster and a bow and arrow to imitate Katniss Everdeen.
She told director Francis Lawrence about her deep familiarity with the material upon arriving at set. She said, “Dude, I’ve watched these movies and read these books a million times … To be running off my own podium toward the cornucopia, this is not real to me.” This connection to the source material informed her approach to the role.
The movie is based on Suzanne Collins’ novel of the same name. The story revisits the world of Panem. It takes place almost 25 years before the events of the original book and film saga. The plot begins on the morning of the 50th annual Hunger Games.
Haymitch Abernathy is chosen to compete in the deadly arena in the novel. He eventually wins the games. He goes on to mentor Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in the later stories. Joseph Zada stars as a young Haymitch in the film. The movie follows his journey through the Second Quarter Quell.
Grace’s comments came as the film prepares for its wide release. The release date is set for Nov. 20. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence. It continues the franchise’s exploration of the Panem universe. The cast includes Joseph Zada and Mckenna Grace.
