Jena Malone is in talks to play Johanna Mason in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
We reported last month that actresses Mia Wasikowska and newcomer Zoe Aggeliki were the top contenders for the role. Less than a week later, we also reported that Jena Malone emerged as a front runner, and that Mia Wasikowska was no longer in the running. If a deal is finalized, Jena Malone will play Johanna Mason in both The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and the final sequel, Mocking Jay.
Johanna Mason is a loner who is said to have no family and friends back home in District 7. She tries to form an alliance with Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) during the 75th Hunger Games, where the field is comprised of former winners. The character is known for her proficiency with an axe, and for her ability to manipulate others into trusting her.
Francis Lawrence is directing from a screenplay by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt. Production is slated to begin in late September.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire comes to theaters November 22nd, 2013 and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Woody Harrelson, Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence.
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Josh
Where has she been for the past few years?
11 months agoby @shuabertFlag
ROFLitschristian
I just want a sequel NOW!
11 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
skywise
Perfect
11 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Dan
Good choice.
11 months agoby @dan1Flag
Justice Kowaleski
@cheetoboy I think She was the saving grace in Sucker Punch she is an awesome choice for Johana mason This sequel is looking to be the biggest blockbuster of next christmas i feel really bad for Ninja Turtles
11 months agoby @justice-kowaleskiFlag
Cheetoboy
She was good in Sucker Punch, although that was a mediocre movie. Hopefully she'll be better in this.
12 months agoby @cheetoboyFlag
ejk1
Yay?
12 months agoby @ejk1Flag