Speaking to female bloggers at a Lucky Magazine conference in Santa Monica, Effie actress Elizabeth Banks addressed the news of Francis Lawrence directing Catching Fire.

Said Banks:

“I’ve never met Francis but he seems lovely. I like his movies and I’m excited for a new voice to be involved. It’s gonna be great for the franchise and that’s really all I know.”

You can watch the video interview, where she also discusses The Hunger Games and other projects, right here.

We’ve also heard Josh Hutcherson talk Francis Lawrence in recent days.