Speaking at the premiere of The Cabin in The Woods (our review is here), director Joss Whedon addressed questions about directing Catching Fire now that Gary Ross is out.

While Whedon said it was tempting, he told Showblitz that he can’t take on a book-to-film adaptation right now:

“You know, I love the books and I really love the movie,” said Whedon. “I think Gary Ross [did] them all beautifully, and who wouldn’t want to work with that cast, honestly? And I think the second book is really exciting. But I’ve been walking in somebody else’s world for a long time. I’ve spent the last two years doing that and watching ‘Cabin’ reminds me what it’s like when something comes purely from your own brain, how much fun that is. It’d be tempting as hell, not that they’d necessarily ask, but no, I feel like it’s time to go back into the ‘Insane-o’ place and see what else comes out.”

Would you have liked to see Whedon take on the project? We’re eager to see who Lionsgate ultimately gives the film to.