Haymitch, Cinna showcased in latest 'Hunger Games' still released by Lionsgate

The latest still from "The Hunger Games' features Cinna and Haymitch.

Lionsgate has release its latest production still from its upcoming adaptation of "The Hunger Games."

The new photo shows Peeta (Josh Hutcherson, "Bridge to Terabithia") talking to the drunkard Haymitch (Woody Harrelson, "Zombieland") and stylist Cinna ("American Woman" singer Lenny Kravitz).

Neither of the latter character received much screen time in the film's full-length trailer, and the new photo provided perhaps the best glimpse thus far of the pair.

Anticipation is high for the first of what is expected to be three (or possibly four) films based on the best-selling trilogy from author Suzanne Collins. What little of the film we've seen so far has looked pretty solid.

"The Hunger Games" follows Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence, "Winter's Bone") and Peeta as they are chosen to participate in an annual fight to death involving two children chosen from each of the 12 districts of Panem. Haymitch is tasked with mentoring the pair, while Cinna works to make Katniss memorable. Peeta has his own stylist.

"The Hunger Games" is being directed by Gary Ross ("Seabiscuit," "Pleasantville") based on a screenplay from Bill Ray ("State of Play"). It is set for a March 23, 2012, release and is expected to be rated PG-13.

Lenny Kravitz will be Cinna in "The Hunger Games"

"American Woman" singer Lenny Kravitz is heading to Panem to portray Cinna in the film adaptation of "The Hunger Games."

Lenny Kravitz

The singer had a role in 2009's "Precious," and will appear in two other films in 2012, "The Blind Bastard Club" and "Selma."

Cinna is Katniss Everdeen's (Jennifer Lawrence, "Winter's Bone") stylist who is tasked with creating costumes for the tribute to wear at the public events leading up to the games. Unlike most capitol citizens, he appears almost normal, forsaking the usual over-the-top clothing and makeup.

His compatriot Portia, who is Petta Mellark's (Josh Hutcherson, "Bridge to Terabithia") stylist, was cast yesterday with Latarsha Rose ("CSI: Miami, "Bones") landing the role. Brooke Bundy ("Without") will be Octavia, a member of his team, with Venia and Flavius yet to be filled.

Cinna was the final major character to be cast for "The Hunger Games," which is based on the first book on Suzanne Collins' best-selling trilogy.

Kravitz joins Woody Harrelson ("Zombieland"), Liam Hemsworth ("The Last Song"), Elizabeth Banks ("The Next Three Days"), Paula Malcomson ("Sons of Anarchy"), Wes Bentley ("American Beauty"), Stanley Tucci ("The Lovely Bones") and newcomer Willow Shields ("Beyond the Blackboard").

I have to say, of all the casting decisions thus far, this is the most far out there. I'm betting nobody predicted it for sure. I personally was hoping Aaron Eckhart ("The Dark Knight") would get the role, but I'll give this one a wait-and-see approach. It reminds me of when Mos Def was cast as Ford Prefect in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," which turned out to be an inspired decision.

Filming is underway on the adaptation, which is being directed by Gary Ross ("Seabiscuit," "Pleasantville") based on a screenplay from Bill Ray ("State of Play"). It is set for a March 23, 2012, release and is expected to be rated PG-13.