Some ` ` ' Games '' fans are displeased that she , Will and Rue are played by black actors . Both Thresh and Rue are described as having ` ` dark skin '' in Suzanne Graves ' novel . The book 's author agreed that the actress would be a good fit in the role as the Egyptian queen . Film director : Usually , fans are angry when a film adaptation strays from the novel .
Some ` ` ' Games '' fans are displeased that she , Will and Rue are played by black actors . Both Thresh and Rue are described as having ` ` dark skin '' in Suzanne Graves ' novel . Film director : Usually , fans are angry when a film adaptation strays from the novel .