Washington DC, June 13 -- Actor Josh Hutcherson has reflected on his years filming 'The Hunger Games' franchise, saying the blockbuster series became his version of college as he grew up alongside his castmates, according to People.

During a conversation with former co-star Elizabeth Banks for Variety's Actors on Actors series, Hutcherson looked back on joining the franchise as a teenager and the lasting impact it had on his life.

"Well, I mean, I think I was like 19," Hutcherson said while discussing the start of filming. "Like it was like that was my -- I didn't do college and so like college for me was shooting those movies," according to People.

The actor added that the experience helped shape his early adult years.

"And kind of g...