THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE CASTING UPDATE

With production set to start in September, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire casting is coming together.  It's official:  Amanda Plummer (Pulp Fiction) has been cast to play District 3 victor, Wiress!  

Rumour also has it that the highly sought after role of District 4 victor, Finnick, has been offered to relatively unknown Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman).  If true, this will be a strange move from Lionsgate, as a number of high profile actors have shown interest playing the part.  

Sam Claflin

Variety furthermore seems to have it on good authority that Tony Shaloub (Monk) is the frontrunner to play Wiress' district mate, Beetee.  

Tony Shaloub

At this time, though, only Amanda Plummer and Philip Seymour Hoffman have been confirmed by Lionsgate as joining the cast.