Catching Fire Casting News for Finnick, Mags, Enobaria, Brutus, Wiress, Johanna Mason, Gloss + Others

I thought that instead of leaping through the hoops of daily press announcements, I thought I'd wait to collect a few... less work for me, more good news in one bundle for you!

This Hunger Games Catching Fire casting announcements involve a few very popular characters from the second chapter of the Hunger Games book series...  I've added a few extra cast calls in case I forgot them from earlier.... so there might be a few dupes here.  Sorry... and not.

check it out and chime in if you want!

Via several press releases...

Sam Claflin has been cast in the role of Finnick in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. Charasmatic and clever, Finnick was a District 4 Hunger Games victor when he was fourteen.

After breaking out in his role as the romantic lead in last year's PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES, Claflin starred in the box office smash SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN playing Prince William alongside Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth.   He recently finished filming THE QUIET ONESopposite Jarred Harris, and MARY & MARTHA,  in which he co-stars with Hilary Swank.

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Lynn Cohen has been cast in the role of Mags in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. A former mentor to Finnick Odair, Mags is an eighty year old Hunger Games victor from District 4.

Known to New York theater audiences for decades of memorable roles, Cohen has also appeared in critically acclaimed films such as Steven Spielberg's Munich and Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, NY, as well as commercial fare such as Sex and The City and its sequel. She can next be seen in They Came Together, with Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler.

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Meta Golding has been cast in the role of Enobaria in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. A former career tribute from District 2, Enobaria is known for the particularly brutal, disturbing way in which she came to win The Hunger Games.

Golding is known to television audiences from series regular and guest starring roles on "CSI," "Criminal Minds," "House," and "Cold Case" and will also be seen in the upcoming independent film The Chicago 8.

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Bruno Gunn has been cast in the role of Brutus in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. Brutus is a former Career victor from District 2.

Gunn has co-starred in a variety of films, most recently the comedy hit Bad Teacher, and is recognizable to TV audiences from frequent guest starring roles including on "The Office", "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Sons Of Anarchy," "Oz," and "Prison Break."

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Amanda Plummer has been cast in the role of Wiress in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire.  The character's eccentricity earns her the nickname "Nuts" from fellow tributes, and though she doesn't communicate traditionally, her observations and contributions prove invaluable in the Quarter Quell.

Best known to film going audiences from her memorable and award nominated roles in THE FISHER KING and PULP FICTION, Plummer is also a beloved, Tony Award® winning stage actress on and off Broadway.  She can next be seen as the title character in the forthcoming film ABIGAIL HARMS. 

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Jena Malone has been cast in the role of Johanna Mason in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire.  Johanna Mason is a female victor from a past Games still in her early twenties, and is one of the youngest, but also one of the most psychologically scarred Quarter Quell participants.

Malone recently starred opposite Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton in the History Channel's Emmy® nominated mini-series Hatfields & McCoys.  The mini-series broke cable records and is the new most-watched entertainment telecast of all time on cable. Her additional credits include Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch, Oren Moverman's The Messenger, and Sean Penn's Into the Wild.  She will soon begin production on Lonely Hunter.

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Alan Ritchson has been cast in the role of Gloss in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. A former Career tribute from District , Gloss and his sister Cashmere are both competing in the Quarter Quell.

Ritchson most recently starred in the CBS comedy pilot SUPER FUN NIGHT with Rebel Wilson, and BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE, which aired on Spike TV for three seasons. 

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E. Roger Mitchell has been cast in the role of Chaff in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. A tribute from District 11, Chaff won the 45th Annual Hunger Games and will compete in the Quarter Quell.

E. Roger Mitchell is an Atlanta based actor with decades of experience on the stage.  His small and big screen roles have included "Battle: Los Angeles", The Shield, One Tree Hill, and Tyler Perry projects including "Diary Of A Mad Black Woman", "Daddy's Little Girls", and House Of Payne.

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Maria Howell has been cast in the role of Seeder in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. A former victor from District 11, Seeder competes in the 75^th Annual Hunger Games, also known as the Quarter Quell.   

Maria Howell is an Atlanta, Georgia based actress, singer, and voiceover artist best known as the choir soloist from the movie "The Color Purple." She has also appeared on television in Army Wives, Drop Dead Diva, The Vampire Diaries, Meet The Browns, and House Of Payne, and in the acclaimed film "The Blind Side."  

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Stephanie Leigh Schlund has been cast in the role of Cashmere in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. A former Career tribute from District 1, Cashmere and her brother Gloss are both competing in the Quarter Quell.

Stephanie Leigh  Schlund is an Atlanta, Georgia based actress who has appeared in television series including Drop Dead Diva, and films including "The Last Song".  She can next be seen in the upcoming Fox series The Following, premiering this Fall.

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SPOILERS

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark.   Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts.  Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE will be directed by Francis Lawrence, and produced by Nina Jacobson's Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on which the film is based is the second in a trilogy that has sold more than 50 million books in print and digital in the U.S. alone.

Lionsgate will release THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE on November 22, 2013.

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