Catching Fire Casting Rumors: Sam Claflin, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Ciceley Tyson Added to the Craze

As of now there are still no official statements from Lionsgate about the actors and actresses who will join the Hunger Games family. It's like we've been waiting for years and I really hope that Lionsgate will be able to give us some scoop before June ends. Even if just one actor for the cast, we will surely be happy with that. Anyway, Lainey Gossip has claimed that Sam Claflin, Catalina Sanino Moreno, and Cicley Tyson are added to the potential cast of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." Here is the statement:

“As reported yesterday, Philip Seymour Hoffman has been offered the role of Plutarch. Interesting choice. He was, way back, my pick to play Haymitch. I’m also told that while Garrett Hedlund’s audition went very well for Finnick, Sam Claflin also read for it. So again, they’re trying to look at as many options as possible. And with some imagination too. I hear exclusively that Catalina Sandino Moreno was asked to audition for Johanna Mason. But this is inspired, non? I am excited about her. Please note however that nothing has been decided. These details are just meant to give you an idea of how wide their searches have been although my sources tell me they are seriously considering Ciceley Tyson for Mags.”

Remember, this is just a rumor. 

My thoughts

Sam Claflin

In case  you don't know, Sam Claflin has recently shared the big screen with Kristen Stewart as Prince William in "Snow White and the Huntsman." I don't think he fits the physical description of Finnick. He was even out-powered by Chris Hemsworth in the movie and to think of it he's the prince. He has the looks but I think he's not that tall and athletic.

Sam Claflin as Prince William in Snow White and the Huntsman

Sam Claflin

Catalina Sandino Moreno

I didn't even know (until now) that Catalina Sandino Moreno was actually the evil vampire Maria in Twilight Saga: Eclipse. She was the vampire that brought up a newborn army by using Jasper. Looking at her Wikipedia page, she's an Academy Award nominee like Jennifer Lawrence. So I think she might have the acting chops that can surely be comparable to Jennifer's, which can be a great addition. 

Catalina as Maria in Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Catalina Sandino Moreno

 

Like Moreno, Cicely Tyson is also an OSCAR nominee so I think she's a great addition to the casting.

Cicely Tyson

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Another Finnick Castin Rumor: Lainey Gossip Claims that Armie Hammer is Director Francis Lawrence's Choice for Finnick

Come on Lionsgate! Will you please announce who will play Finnick already? Lots of media people have their own claims about potential Finnick actors. LA Times has announced that Taylor Kitsch will not play Finnick, Hollywood Life claims that Garrett Hedlund and Taylor Kitsch are two frontrunners for the role and now Lainey Gossip claimed that Armie Hammer from Social Network is Director Francis Lawrence's choice for the role. Here is Lainey Gossip's statement:

Multiple sources tell me that Armie Hammer is far and away the first choice of director Francis Lawrence. That if it were up to him and “if he could start tomorrow with his dream cast, Armie would be FInnick”. At press time, nothing is final. And besides, a lot of people think this might not be the best career move for Hammer anyway. I spoke with a few talent agents who said they’d hesitate before recommending it because it ties him up for two pictures and ‘the question is whether or not he still needs to “break out”.

According to the Hob.org:

Lainey Gossip was the site that correctly named Jennifer Lawrence as the front runner for Katniss before she was officially cast in The Hunger Games, so while it’s still a rumor until Lionsgate confirms anything (and being the director’s favorite doesn’t mean he’ll automatically get cast), this rumor may hold some validity. And Lainey has been teasing us for days that she had some Finnick news, so we’re glad she finally spilled!

Armie Hammer

 What if none of these actors are on Lionsgate's choices? WHAT IF??????

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