Overview
It's pretty astounding that with all the news coming out of Panem this week, we still don't have a Finnick Odair or Johanna Mason for "Catching Fire." If President Snow were mayor of Hollywood, the reaping would have happened months ago!
Anyway, back to all that news. There's been a lot — so much so that even the most devoted "Hunger Games" fan could have missed a tidbit or two. Let's look back at the week in news and notes:
Jenna Malone as Johanna Mason
It's pretty neat how they have the same initials, huh? Late last week, IndieWire reported that "Alice in Wonderland" star Mia Wasikowska and newcomer Zoe Aggeliki were among Lionsgate's top picks for the District 7 tribute. But not so fast: Entertainment Weekly reported Tuesday that it's Jena Malone of "Sucker Punch" fame who's in talks to enter the arena. And from her turn in Zack Snyder's fighting fantasia, it's clear she has the action chops for the Quarter Quell.
Et Tu, Brute?
Johanna Mason wasn't the only "Catching Fire" character getting casting heat this week. Shockya had the news that two men are vying for the role of big brute Brutus from District 2: "Unstoppable" actor Victor Gojcaj and "Lost" actor Kevin Durand. Wonder what Caesar Flickerman has to say about this?
So Many People In Talks
Then there were so many people who said they've chatted with Lionsgate brass without divulging which role they were eyeing. First there was "Magic Mike" star Kevin Nash, whom many speculated could also be in the running for Brutus. Then Romeo Miller told while promoting "Madea's Witness Protection" that 'Brave,' 'Hunger Games' And The History Of Lady Archers
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