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New 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Tributes: Everything to Know About Sexy Finnick, Sarcastic Johanna, Smart Wiress, & More
Finally, we can exhale. The reviews have arrived, and Hunger Games: Catching Fire is everything we hoped for. It's the darker, grittier "middle child" film (sandwiched between the origin story and the third book's climax), and offers Jennifer Lawrence in an exceptional performance. Would we expect anything less from America's Oscar-winning sweetheart? As we anxiously count down the days until we are reunited with Katniss, Gale and Peeta, let's take a look at the not-so-familiar cast members we'll get to know in the Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire, out Nov. 22.
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Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
Because The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a series created for women, the second book installment offers a character that is the epitome of sex. He is basically a golden, tanned god, with tousled blondish hair and muscles stacked on muscles. (Thank you, Suzanne Collins.) Reminiscent of casting Christian Grey for 50 Shades, the Internet was up in arms when determining which Hollywood hunk should land the part. Armie Hammer, Taylor Kitsch and Garrett Hedlund were all rumored to be in the running as the Hunger Games most handsome tribute, but eventually the role went to Snow White and the Huntsman actor Sam Claflin. From the .5 seconds we saw of Claflin in the trailer, we have no qualms with this decision. (Skip to 1:54 to behold his muscled glory).
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee
Beetee is one of the previous Hunger Games winners, a tribute from district 3. As a previous victor, he was given the nickname "Volts" because of his knowledge of electricity, which helped him win the games. Jeffrey Wright is no stranger to giant Hollywood blockbusters like Catching Fire. Previously, he's acted in the last three Bond films, HBO's Boardwalk Empire and a handful of higher profile flicks. We're most excited (nervous?) to see how Beetee responds to "blood rain," one of the clocklike dangers of the arena.
Bruno Gunn as Brutus
With a name like Brutus, you know this District 2 champion will be tough competition for Peeta and Katniss in the 75th annual Hunger Games. Played by Herbie Fully Loaded actor Bruno Gunn, Brutus is a one man army of strength and brute (see what I did there?) force. Look out, Catnip!
Stephanie Leigh Schlund as Cashmere
Remember Glimmer, that blonde gal from District 1 who got eaten to death by tracker jackers? Cashmere, played by The Last Song's Stephanie Leigh Schlund, is basically the grownup clone of the beautiful and ill-fated blonde.
Meta Golding as Enobaria
From District 2, Enobaria's claim to fame was winning the 62nd Hunger Games by ripping the remaining opponent's throat out with her teeth. Classssic. She also had those chompers cosemtically altered to form sharp points. Let's hope bringing this character to life on the big screen won't elicit a string of cosmetic copycats.
Alan Ritchson as Gloss
Gloss, the blonde and brooding brother of Cashmere, played by Alan Ritchson, is a 20-something tribute who is thought to have won the games fairly recently.
Jena Malone as Johanna Mason
Johanna Mason is sarcastic, bitter, a bit cruel, and she knows her way around an axe (something we hope will translate in the upcoming flick). But the badass Johanna, played by Jena Malone, will prove to be a bigger help than harm to Katniss and Peeta during the games.
Lynn Cohen as Mags
Let's just take a moment to speculate on the awesomeness of this casting. Mags, the selfless and compassionate tribute from District 4, is played by Lynn Cohen. And if you're wondering where you've sen the actress before, let me give you a hint: Mimi and Jules. Nothing? Another hint: Caretaker of Miranda and Steve-o's child, Brady. Yes! Lynn Cohen played the NYC housekeeper on Sex and the City for many years. And now she'll play a similarly sweet role as Mags, who, just like Katniss, took the place in the 75th Games in someone in her district.
Amanda Plummer as Wiress
The female tribute from District 3, Wiress is a smart and inventive, but not the greatest communicator. Played by Pulp Fiction's Amanda Plummer, she is nicknamed "Nuts" in the arena for her seeming instability.
