Sam Claflin officially cast as Finnick Odair in 'Catching Fire'

After over a month of being in need of confirmation, Lionsgate officially took to their Hunger Games Facebook page earlier today to announce that, yes, Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) has been officially cast as Finnick Odair in Catching Fire.

Tony Shalhoub and Melissa Leo are rumored frontrunners for Beetee and Mags, respectively

It just keeps coming and coming, doesn't it? Variety is reporting that Lionsgate is eyeing Melissa Leo (Welcome to the Rileys--brilliant film, by the way) and Tony Shalhoub (Monk, Wings, Cars, being a genius) as Mags and Beetee, respectively. Both of these characters are known for their zany behavior and unforgettable companionship to Katniss, in Catching Fire, of course, but Beetee goes on to be in Mockingjay.

The article also brings up Sam Claflin, whom we mentioned before as being offered the role of Finnick, allegedly.

So what are your thoughts? So far, except for Hoffman, we think the CF casting is going perfectly, although we still anxiously await confirmations on Jena Malone, Claflin, Leo, and Shalhoub.

Sam Claflin offered role of Finnick Odair in 'Catching Fire'

QUICK NEWS UPDATE Zap2It is reporting that Sam Clacking (Snow White and the Huntsman) has been offered the role of Finnick Odair by Lionsgate and Nina Jacobson! What are your thoughts? More to come...