Jena Malone cast as Johanna Mason in 'Catching Fire'

It's official! Lionsgate announced via their official Hunger Games film page on Facebook that Jena Malone (Sucker Punch, Pride & Prejudice) has been cast as the District 7 tribute in the Third Quarter Quell, Johanna Mason!

This has been long speculated, and even reported that she had been offered the role, but now Lionsgate had confirmed it. Last night, though, Josh Hutcherson spilled on the Teen Choice Awards red carpet that she was in the film.

Thoughts?

Jena Malone offered role of Johanna Mason in 'Catching Fire'

Just today I was bugged that we still hadn't received any definite casting for Catching Fire, and BAM! The Hollywood Reporter reports that Jena Malone (Sucker Punch) has been offered the role of Johanna Mason in Catching Fire, and is in primary negotiations for the role. It was previously reported that Zoe Aggeliki was a step above Malone in the race, but apparently that is now false.

What are your thoughts? At this point in time, I'm not really all that excited about casting anymore because a lot of it has turned out to be a fluke or just simply misinformation, but let's hope that we get a confirmation from Lionsgate soon! I'm all for Jena Malone playing Johanna!

[UPDATED]Zoe Aggeliki and Mia Wasikowska being considered to play Johanna Mason in 'Catching Fire'

Interesting news! The Playlist is reporting that Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland, The Kids Are Alright, Jane Eyre) and Zoe Aggeliki (Silena Beauregard in Sea of Monsters) are being considered to play Johanna Mason, Katniss's sort-of-rival, in the film adaptation of Catching Fire. Both casting choices have gone unnoticed by fans, and we really like them! The problem with Zoe being cast, though, is that she's already starring in another big franchise (Percy Jackson), so filming for Catching Fire may conflict with Sea of Monsters, and maybe even a clash between Mockingjay and Titan's Curse.

UPDATE: Mia Wasikowska has denied all rumors that she'd be playing Johanna Mason (sadly), saying that she had made prior commitments to other projects, and that she would be breaching those commitments by working on Catching Fire. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Jena Malone (Sucker Punch, Pride and Prejudice) is in the running now.

What are your guys' thoughts?