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Trevor Donovan will not play Finnick in Catching Fire

43 Comments July 5, 2012 by Filed Under: Catching Fire, Finnick Odair

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Catching Fire hopeful Trevor Donovan has revealed on Facebook he did not score the role of Finnick Odair.

That leaves rumored hopefuls Hunter Parrish, Armie Hammer, and Garret Hedlud.

 

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Category: Catching Fire, Finnick Odair

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joshua-Yamada/100001820883138 Joshua Yamada

    I think Hunter Parish should take the role.

    • http://hungergamesmovie.org/ Will

      I agree, he is great in Weeds!

      • Miranda Alicea

        I have a really good feeling that hunter is going to end up being finnick bya long shot

        • Guinevere

          Hopefully!!!

  • http://twitter.com/Lisha_bean Alicia Jacquard

    i think hunter Parrish should get this…he’s the right amount of hotness especially in weeds ;)

  • Alexia Terrell

    I dont think hunter should get it. Finnick completed the hunger games awhile back so he is a little bit older. I think that hunter is just too young to play Finnick the way he was written.

    • Gina

      But remember, Finnick was only 14 during his games so he’s only 24 during Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Given that Jen Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are 22 and 20 playing 17 year olds, they’ll probably go with someone between 25-30.
      Hunter Parrish is 25. I can’t attest to his acting ability, as I’ve never had the chance to see Weeds or anything else he’s been in to my knowledge, but he’s in the right age range.

      • Weav

        That is not Garret Hedlund in the picture!! He is an amazing versatile actor who looks the part. He was Brad Pitts nephew or something in “Troy”, and was amazing in “Tron” as well.

  • Lill

    I think his comment just gave us a sign I have a feeling they have already casted finnick and he just stated that the journey is over.

    • MockingJay

      I totally agree, I think they found someone already and are just being hush hush about it

    • Jael

      Or it can mean Trevor Donovan’s journey of trying out for Finnick is over.

      • Lill

        Why would his journey be over though? Think about you think a person would just stop and try to get out of a race that could possibly change there lives and give them fame and money , I don’t think so they probably already have a Finnick casted since they start shooting mid August to September .

        • Gina

          I’m not 100% on how hollywood auditioning goes, but it could be that the casting director called his agent and told them that he didn’t get the role. It doesn’t necessarily mean they are done with the casting process for Finnick (though at this point, it wouldn’t surprise me), just that he’s out of contention.

        • S0phiaxoxoPETTA

          true aaaaa cant wait we are in july aaaa

    • S0phiaxoxoPEETA

      welll if thats the case just fukin tellllll US ALREADY >:I

  • hg fo lyfe yo

    UHH what about garrett hedlund? hunter parish is a no-no..he looks like a derkaderk.

  • Jade

    What a classy guy. I would be so happy if Trevor was finnick. He’s a fan like me. Hunter is way too short and bird like, Taylor is horrible and box office poison

  • Katniss4Ever123

    I think it should be Hunter Parrish, he looks the part sort of, he’s the right age group, and definitely looks like he could pull off the sugar cube thing and then the whole vulnerability. He’s definitely the best of a not great bunch.

    • Gina

      Maybe of the bunch above, but we don’t know what the whole Finnick pool looks like. There could be a group of amazing people up for the role that we don’t know about.

      • Katniss4Ever123

        True, definitely there could be people a lot better than them up for the role. I was just thinking about the ones they’ve mentioned, which hopefully is not the best actors they have in consideration.

        • Gina

          I agree… I’m not quite sure what to think about the Finnick possibilities that we’ve heard about. Hopefully they make an announcement soon and that that person lives up to our high standards for Finnick.

          • Katniss4Ever123

            Yeah hopefully. I would be really dissapointed if they didn’t get an actor up to our standards it would ruin the movies definitely. I mean, it wouldn’t be so bad if they had got the casting wrong for eg Effie, because she isn’t that big a part. But Finnick, along with Johanna, is probably the biggest role they now have to cast. Yeah you’ve got Enobaria and Mags, Beetee and Wiress but they aren’t as big a part so it doesn’t matter as much if the makers get it right. But with Finnick(and Johanna), you really have to get it spot on or you may lose some of your audience, for all 3 movies left. So I really do hope that there are more, better actors in consideration. Meanwhile, we just have to wait.

  • S0phiaxoxoPEETA

    i didnt know this trevor guy was in the runn to be finnick he would of had my vote cuz i rather have him play finnick instead of hunter. Hunter does not have my vote from the three guys in the picture i would pick the guy in the blue shirt and black tie just look at him yea u got my vote

  • ejrymer

    I imagined Alex Pettyfer as Finnick while I was reading the books.. Kinda disappointed that he isn’t even in the running.

    • Katniss4Ever123

      Agreed. He is my dream Finnick but he is way too high profile to be Finnick unfortunately :(

    • c1

      I liked his look previously when I first saw him mentioned, but have read he’s a bit of a diva on sets. He has a pretty bad reputation for being very difficult & demanding. Not a good match for such a great collection of actors they have already. Google “Alex Pettyfer diva” … I don’t want him contaminating the role of our beloved Finnick for any amount of his good looks.

  • http://www.facebook.com/steph.a.lowry Steph A. Lowry

    I think that Hayden Christensen or True Bloods’ Ryan Kwanten should play Finnick. Hunter, Garret, and Armie don’t fit the description of him at all. Either Hayden or Ryan would be perfect for the role.

    • Jael

      Ryan Kwanten yes.
      Hayden Christensen no (sorry, but he ruined the Star Wars prequels for me among other factors).

  • MockingJay

    I am disappointed that Matt Bomer isn’t even in the running! He is the perfect age, gorgeous looks, and is a fantastic actor!

    • S0phiaxoxoPEETA

      ayeayeaye the MATT BOMER was my idea i was just saying that i wish he could be it cuz hes sooooo hot!!!

    • Laine

      Okay, I love Matt Bomer and think he’s gorgeous and brilliant, but the perfect age he is not. He’s 34. Finnick is 24. As ridiculously amazing, physically and acting wise, as he is, he does not look like he could play a 24 year old.

    • Lill

      We should start a petition!!!!!!!!!

  • c1

    He sounds very gracious in his bow-out, but I have to say I’m glad he’s not going to be the one. I’d really prefer it if they give this role to someone less “Ken-doll”ish. Hunter Parrish is my idea of the perfect Finnick, personally. He has the right combination of boyish charm, vulnerability, youth and a great looking bod. He’s exactly the type of look (and personality/smile/charm, which is even more important IMO) that I had pictured when reading the book. Of course everyone imagines different things, so that’s just me. Matt Boder and Garret Hedlund seem too old looking for me personally. But I trust Lionsgate & SC to make the right choice, and will be happy knowing they know their stuff a heck of a lot better than I! ;)

  • thependragons<3

    Seems like they’ve chosen the cast already!!

  • Sara

    Why is Garret Hedlund not pictured above?

    • http://hungergamesmovie.org/ Will

      I made two pics, and uploaded the wrong one. Fixed now.

  • http://www.facebook.com/diana.santopietro Diana Santopietro

    Garret should hes hansdom and has gold hair and bad ass green eyes ❤❤❤❤❤ some one should play Finnick that’s hansdom not like Justin Bierber or zack effron m

  • HungerGames<3 12324

    I think matt dallas would be perfect for finnick! he looks just like how i pictured him. I cannot see hunter parrish doing the whole sugar cubes thing

  • Caleb Thornton

    i think that andrew garfield should play finnick!!

  • Guinevere

    Out of all those guys I reckon the Hunter Parrish would suit the role the most. In my mind I think Hunter fits the description the most.

  • Rawr!

    Hunter Parrish should sooooo play Finnick in this movie i mean like he’s young and cute ^0^

  • crissy

    Why not Alex Pettyfer For Finnick!

  • Ashley

    I’m so sad about this. He was the first and only actor I ever I imagined as Finnick while reading.

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