Casting continues on the anticpated "Hunger Games" sequel, "Catching Fire," with actress Jena Malone reportedly the latest to join the discussions.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Malone is in the running for Joanna Mason, the female tribute from District 7 taking part in the 75th annual Hunger Games, which plays a large role in the second book in Suzanne Collins' best-selling trilogy.
Joanna is described as sarcastic and mean-spirited. She won her original Hunger Games by pretending to be weak and waiting until only a few opponents were left before revealing herself to be a skilled killer.
Malone portrayed Rocket in "Sucker Punch," as well as a younger version of Jodi Foster in "Contact."
The actress joins potential series newcomer Philip Seymour Hoffman, who has been offered the role of gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee.
Lionsgate is looking to start production on "Catching Fire" in September with the release date scheduled for November 2013 under director Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend," "Water for Elephants"), who is replacing "The Hunger Games" director Gary Ross.
Cast members Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Lenny Kravitz and Donald Sutherland are all expected to return, reprising their roles from "The Hunger Games."
The first film, which was released this past March, grossed more than $400 million domestically and $650 million worldwide.
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Joanna is described as sarcastic and mean-spirited. She won her original Hunger Games by pretending to be weak and waiting until only a few opponents were left before revealing herself to be a skilled killer.
Malone portrayed Rocket in "Sucker Punch," as well as a younger version of Jodi Foster in "Contact."
The actress joins potential series newcomer Philip Seymour Hoffman, who has been offered the role of gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee.
Lionsgate is looking to start production on "Catching Fire" in September with the release date scheduled for November 2013 under director Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend," "Water for Elephants"), who is replacing "The Hunger Games" director Gary Ross.
Cast members Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Lenny Kravitz and Donald Sutherland are all expected to return, reprising their roles from "The Hunger Games."
The first film, which was released this past March, grossed more than $400 million domestically and $650 million worldwide.
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