Sunday, July 1, 2012

Zoe Aggeliki joins chase for Joanna Mason in 'Catching Fire'

Let the games begin. On the heels of a report that "Sucker Punch Star" Jena Malone was in the running for the role of Joanna Mason in "Catching Fire," it now seems that actress Zoe Aggeliki may be the new frontrunner.

Zoe Aggeliki
Deadline is reporting that is in the most serious talks of those up for the part in the forthcoming "Hunger Games" sequel to be directed by Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend," "Water for Elephants").

The newcomer has roles in the upcoming "R.I.P.D." and "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters."

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.

Whoever gets the part will the list of potential series newcomers which now consists of 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 Lawrence, 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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