Is Robert Pattinson Under Consideration For 'Hunger Games' Sequel?
Rumors have him pegged for the Finnick Odair role
By Corwin Neuse May 29, 2012 8:20AM
Could "Twilight" heartthrob Robert Pattinson appear in "Catching Fire," the upcoming, hotly anticipated sequel to "The Hunger Games?"That, apparently, is/was the hot rumor spreading around the Cannes Film Festival. Fueled by rampant, unfounded speculation on these here internets, reports have spread like wildfire claiming that "Hunger Games" producers want Mr. Pattinson for the key role of Finnick Odair, a dashing returning champion from District 4 who forges an unlikely alliance with heroine Katniss Everdeen.
Except for that it would risk completely alienating half of an ardent fan base vehemently opposed to all things "Twilight," such a move does make a certain amount of sense. Hypothetically speaking. Mr. Pattinson, with his innate good looks and easy charisma, would at least seem an ideal physical match for the role.
The rumors evidently caught up with Mr. Pattinson himself, who found them just crazy enough to be entirely plausible. And enticing. In an interview with USA Today, the actor reveals being compelled to put in a reassuring call to his agent. Were the rumors true? According to Pattinson's agent, "No... No one's going to offer you that part."
So there you have it. Rest assured, Hunger Gamers, Robert Pattinson is not under consideration for the role of Finnick Odair. (Or any other role, for that matter.) Phew. But—just out of curiosity, and totally don't read anything into this—how do you feel about Zac Effron?
What do you think, Hitlisters? Who should producers cast as Finnick? And who should they get to play the other new characters that "Catching Fire" will inevitably introduce? As always, leave your thoughts (and best casting suggestions) in the comments...
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May 29, 2012 4:53PM
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May 30, 2012 7:30AM
I haven't even read the books yet...pretty sure I'd be turned off to the books/movies for life if Pattinson became part of it. The man is a horrible actor and, frankly, ugly as hell. I will never understand all the hype about him. He's been in 2 major movie franchises already....step aside, let some other actors (with talent) take care of it.
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May 30, 2012 9:17AM
WOW! Horrible choice for Finnick! Pattinson is a horrible actor. He could not stand up to most the actors attached to the film. I'm disappointed that they would even consider him. I know a lot of people like him from the Twilight films, but I do not think they should bring in a Twilight star into another series movie adaptation.
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May 30, 2012 9:21AM
Just get someone younger! Finnick was supposed to be in his mid to late 20's. I always imagined a guy just undisputably perfect like Chace Crawford but maybe a guy with more overt sex appeal like Matt McConahey (though he too old) or Channing Tatum (but not him because he is not great for the part and can't act for the most part.)
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