Elizabeth Banks says that it was great being part of The Hunger Games because she was a huge fan of the series.
She is set to take on the role of Effie Trinket in the big screen adaptation of the popular Suzanne Collins novel.
Speaking to MTV New the actress said: "Obviously, The Hunger Games is coming out, and I absolutely love the series.
"I was a huge, dorky fan long ago; it's something I'm really gratified to be a part of, the movie."
Gary Ross is in the director's chair for the project while Jennifer Lawrence takes on the lead role of Katniss.
2012 is set to be a busy year for the actress as we are also going to be seeing her in Man On A Ledge, Welcome to People and Movie 43.
The Hunger Games is released 23rd March
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