Casting for Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen may have been tough, but casting fellow tribute Peeta was even harder! Although many of Hollywood's hottest hunks (including a few current Hunger Games actors) were interested in the role, the part was eventually given to Josh Hutcherson.
As a part of Celebuzz's countdown to Hunger Games' release on March 23, we're taking a look back to see who auditioned for Peeta Mellark. Click through the gallery above to find out who nearly made it into the arena with Jennifer Lawrence!