EX-FOOTBALLER Jamie Carragher's daughter Mia has scored a blinder by landing the lead role in a stage adaptation of blockbuster movie The Hunger Games.
The young actress will take on Jennifer Lawrence's character Katniss Everdeen in the theatrical production.
Mia, 21, said: "I am so excited and honoured to be playing Katniss. This is a dream come true role and I cannot wait to see the production come to life.
"From being a huge fan of the films, I feel so lucky to be a part of the Hunger Games world, especially working with Mathew Dunster and an incredible creative team."
The show will launch on October 20 at the new 1,200 seat Troubadour Canary Wharf in London, which has been designed especially for the production.
The Hunger Games novels by Suzanne Collins have sold more than 100million copies globally while the five-film franchise has grossed more than $3.4billion at the box office.
Mia graduated from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in 2022 and last year appeared in Channel 4's The Gathering.
She shared her excitement about the role on Instagram by posting a video of the FaceTime call in which she told her athlete dad and mum Nicola about the role.
Mia wrote: "My biggest fans. Love you."
Jamie, who has changed his Instagram profile picture to a shot of Mia in character, said: "Very proud of you, my girl on fire."
Nicola commented on her page: "I could burst with pride. Go show the world what we already know my girl."
Director Matthew Dunster said: "We searched far and wide, and comprehensively, for our Katniss.
"It is not easy to step into Suzanne Collins's amazing creation and only one actor combined Katniss's charisma and combat skills – her quiet, tough determination and her brilliant creativity, athleticism, and humour.
"We've found our Katniss in Mia Carragher, and we can't wait for audiences to see her."
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