Jena Malone is considered for a pivotal 'Hunger Games' role
is easily one of the most anticipated films of 2012, which is why it鈥檚 no wonder that so many young actors are vying to join the franchise. After opening to strong critical praise, earned more than $660 million worldwide. Who wouldn鈥檛 want to get in on some of that action?
Late last month, we shared the news that Taylor Kitsch (), Garrett Hedlund (), and Armie Hammer () were in talks for the fan-favorite role of Finnick Odair. Today, we have some news to share about another fan-favorite character: Johanna Mason.
According to an exclusive report from , actress Jena Malone () is being considered for the important role of Mason in the sequel. For those who haven鈥檛 read the books, Mason is a former Hunger Games victor from District 7, who won by pretending to be weak and then slaughtering the other combatants.
Malone isn鈥檛 the only actress allegedly in talks for the part. Model聽Zoe Aggeliki was recently rumored to be a contender for the role and actress Kristen Bell has made no secret of her desire to star in the movie as well. That said, Malone wouldn鈥檛 be a bad choice for the part (although she doesn鈥檛 quite match the way I pictured the character in my head).
Malone, who was seen most recently in the History Channel special , is roughly the right age for Mason and could bring a certain level of familiarity to the role for audiences without overshadowing some of the more prominent characters.
If Malone does get the part, she鈥檒l be in good company. Academy Award nominee Jennifer Lawrence will be returning to play heroine Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson will return as Peeta Mellark, rising star Liam Hemsworth () will get an expanded role as Gale Hawthorne, and Woody Harrelson is set for another round as mentor Haymitch Abernathy. That鈥檚 not including Academy Award nominee Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was recently offered the role of .
What do you think of Jena Malone possible playing Johanna Mason? Is the actress a good fit for the part?
Rob Frappier blogs at .
