Fan Casting: My choices for Finnick and Wiress in 'Catching Fire'

The past few weeks have been studded with news and rumors about who's playing who in the upcoming film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which is obviously the film adaptation of the book, Catching Fire. The second book in Suzanne Collins's beloved Hunger Games trilogy introduces many new, pivotal characters, two of which being Finnick Odair, the handsome Capitol-favorite from District Four, and Wiress, the zany, eerily silent Ravenclaw-type from District Three.

Seemingly the hottest franchise in Hollywood, Catching Fire is the sequel to this year's blockbuster, The Hunger Games, and will be directed by Francis Lawrence, has a completed script by Simon Beaufoy, and will feature the returning roles of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, and Liam Hemsworth as Gale. But perhaps the most highly sought-after role in the film industry right now is that of the green-eyed, sugar-cube hunk, Finnick Odair.

For almost years now, fans have been hitting social networking websites, namely Tumblr, with who they think should play the fictional heartthrob, and so I am going to try my best and provide my analysis on who I think should play Finnick Odair, and I'll even pipe in on my personal choice for the wacky Wiress.

The main three contenders for the seductive sailor were Taylor Kitsch, Garrett Hedlund, and Armie Hammer, for they were, and in some cases still are, believed to be the lead three actors being auditioned by Lionsgate. Kitsch, though, debunked and and all rumors that he'd be playing Finnick, leaving Hedlund and Hammer as the fan-favorites, among other actors.

My choice is:

• Garrett Hedlund
• Armie Hammer

For a while, I was beginning to like the idea of Hedlund (whom I've seen in Tron: Legacy and Country Strong), but then I found Hammer, and Garrett immediately became a shaggy, scrawny guy to me compared to Armie Hammer. 

Hammer, who can be seen in The Social Network, J. Edgar, Mirror Mirror, and the upcoming The Lone Ranger, really personifies my visualization of this beefy, tall, nice-smiled guy who also had this element of classiness, femininity, and real charm to him that Finnick has. I haven't actually seen any of his films, but he really looks the part in my opinion. When I read the book, I always pictured Finnick with the type of up-swept hairstyle that Armie Hammer has, and even that bright smile that Hammer comes close to possessing! I also constantly think of that iconic scene when Finnick is draped in ropes, but is fully nude, and you really have to remember that he's this built, athletic guy, and I've seen Hedlund with no shirt on in Country Strong, and he isn't quite as structured as I'd expect Hammer to be. Sure, Garret Hedlund could hit the gym like Taylor Lautner did, but I'm honestly just really starting to find myself incredibly fascinated by the possibility of Armie portraying my personal favorite Hunger Games character! I mean I was never really able to put a face to my interpretation of Finnick, and Hammer cuts close. I think with a little bit of glisten added to his hair, a heck-lot of teeth whitening, and that tan I know we all have associated with Odair, Armie Hammer could be the perfect Finnick.

I also wanted to bring up my choice for some casting that hasn't really been speculating, and that's for Wiress from District Three. I'm going to kind of jump to the chase here and say that I'm recently picturing...

Rooney Mara as Wiress.

I know, I know, many people are instantly picturing Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (and, admittedly, I also would like to see Mara as Cressida, the tatted reporter in Mockingjay), but when Rooney Mara isn't sporting multiple piercings and tight leather clothes, she's got this really soft, delicate look about her that I envision with Wiress. Sure, Wiress is obviously older than Rooney Mara is, but that's what the makeup department is for. I mean, it's really all about the acting, and Mara is undoubtedly an astounding actress, and she would bring a level of eeriness and emotional attachment to the role of Wiress, in my opinion.

Let me know what you guys think of my casting and my reasoning for my choices in the comments section below! Who do YOU want to see play Finnick, Wiress, and even other CF characters like Plutarch Heavensbee, Beetee, Johanna Mason, and Enobaria!