January 30th - My Cast for The Hunger Games / Catching Fire / Mockingjay

Here is my very long list of actors and actresses I imagine as the characters in The Hunger Games trilogy. I have included all major characters from all three books - but if there is someone I missed, please let me know and I'll add him or her! I didn't include all of the tributes because a lot of them have very small roles or aren't described physically. Feel free to leave comments, questions, or suggestions in the comments! 

Katniss Everdeen:

Lyndsy Fonseca

I don't even know who I want for Katniss at this point, just who I don't want. But Lyndsy is a good actress and I trust she'll do the role justice.

Peeta Mellark:

Adam Roque

He looks just like the perfect Peeta to me. He seems kind and compassionate, a bit boyish and innocent, and just like the baker he is.

Gale Hawthorne:

Drew Roy

I found Gale to be one of the hardest to cast because there are so few olive-skinned male actors who are both young enough and look the part. Like with Elizabeth (Katniss) I think with some makeup he could really look like a rugged hunter.

Haymitch Abernathy: 

Robert Downey Jr.

Another hard casting decision, but I think RDJ has just the right amount of spunk to pull off Haymitch. He's also a fantastic actor.

Primrose Everdeen:

Madison Davenport

The people who are casting ridiculously young girls for Prim bother me, since Prim is supposed to mature so quickly throughout the series. I see Madison as youthful looking, but also able to handle Prim as a more mature character in the later films.

Caesar Flickerman:

Gary Oldman

I can't think of a better Caesar, personally. Gary is so versatile and talks so well and naturally that he'd make a great Caesar.

Cinna:

Hugh Dancy

It seems like nearly everyone wants Hugh Dancy as Cinna, and I do too. He looks both young and mature, and very intelligent. I think he'd do quite well.

Effie Trinket:

Kristen Chenoweth

I can't really imagine anyone else as bubbly, ridiculous Effie. Kristen has just the voice to play her too, and I know she would be just fantastic.

Rue:

Willow Smith

As far as I'm concerned, quite a few young actresses could pull off Rue. Willow just looks the most like I pictured Rue in the book, with a very innocent face.

Madge Undersee:

Annasophia Robb

Again, someone that everyone wants in this role. She looks just like I imagine Madge would, so I'd love to see her get this part.

Mayor Undersee:

Hugh Jackman

The mayor may not be a big role, but Hugh looks like such a father and a well-informed politician that it would be hard to choose someone else for this role.

President Snow:

Patrick Stewart

Disregarding the amazing acting talent Patrick Stewart possesses in anything he does, I think he would be great as the conniving, snake-like Snow. And really, there are so few people who could really capture Snow's essence - I think Patrick would do it best.

Clove:

Phoebe Tonkin

I imagine Clove as a pretty but tough girl with wild long hair and a fierce face.

Thresh:

Kofi Sirboe

Other than being big and scary, not much is known about Thresh. He also doesn't speak much, so in all honesty a lot of young actors could play him. Kofi looks the part though, so I chose him.

Glimmer:

Cindy Busby

Cindy looks exactly how I imagine Glimmer - wickedly pretty with intense, penetrating eyes that say she isn't afraid to kill.

Cato:

Stanislav Ianevski

I think of Cato as a huge force to be reckoned with - broad shoulders, imposing face, all that jazz. I think with a little scruff and makeup Stanislav could pull him off quite well. 

Foxface:

Emma Stone

Doesn't she look just like a fox? That's what I was thinking. Cunning, beautiful, and not to mention Emma's a great actress.

Greasy Sae:

Kathryn Hunter

While I disliked Kathryn as Mrs. Figg because she seemed to rough and sketchy, I think that's exactly what Greasy Sae is.

Avox Girl/Lavinia:

Annaliese Van Der Pol

Annaliese looks just how I imagine Lavinia and while the role isn't a speaking one, of course, I think Annaliese is talented enough to do very well with it.

Mrs. Everdeen:

Reese Witherspoon

Made to look a bit more ragged, Reese's mother-like appearance would be great as Mrs. Everdeen.

Hazelle Hawthorne:

Catherine Zeta-Jones

I don't know why no one ever bothers to cast Hazelle, but I really like Catherine as the maternal figure. Give her some grey contacts and she's good to go.

Mr. Mellark:

Michael Vartan

Not a huge role of course, but doesn't he just look like a really adept baker with a kind soul?

Mrs. Mellark:

Brooke Elliott

And of course, Brooke looks like the type who could play the angry mother. Vicious, a bit plump and perfect eyes for someone who has been through hardship.

Portia:

Linda Cardellini

 Linda looks just like a stylist in my opinion so I'd love to see her as Peeta's.

Flavius:

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey can pull off such outrageous roles and his huge smile looks like it was perfectly made in the Capitol.

Octavia:

America Ferrara

Young, curvy, and vivacious - America fits Octavia extremely well. She's a great actress, too!

Venia:

Wendie Malick

Until reading the third book wherein Venia is described as having grey roots, I thought she was much younger. But since she's apparently a little older, I sought out thin, angled actress who also happened to be older. Wendie seems like just that!

Plutarch Heavensbee:

James Gandolfini

Plutarch is rotund, commanding, and very passionate - something I think James Gandolfini embodies excellently.

Johanna Mason:

Mila Kunis

One of my favorite roles I cast was Johanna. It took me ages to pin down just what I felt her to be like, and after that finding an actress to suit the part was hard. But I remembered Mila Kunis and thought she was just what I was looking for. Tough, sensuous, determined. She's a fabulous actress and I would be so pleased if she was Johanna.

Finnick Odair:

Luke Mitchell

One of my other favorites is Luke Mitchell as Finnick. I honestly don't know much about his acting, but going on appearance alone he is the embodiment of Finnick. If he can act as well as he can look like Finnick, he'd better get the part.

Cashmere:

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is a bit older but still gorgeous, just like Cashmere. She also looks like a fighter, and that's just what Cashmere was.

Enobaria:

Thandie Newton

I stumbled across Thandie by mistake and recalling her role in The Pursuit of Happyness I realized she would be amazing as Enobaria. I'd love to see her tear out someone's throat and have golden caps on her fanged teeth.

Wiress:

Joy Bryant

Assuming she can act a little crazy, Joy looks just like Wiress to me. Smart, warm, and just the right age.

Beetee:

Taye Diggs

Doesn't Taye look just like a super intelligent engineer? I think with some glasses and wire in hand, he's make a great Beetee.

Chaff:

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon looks like the perfect blend between rough and wise, and also like he could be Haymitch's drinking buddy.

Cecelia:

Emma Caulfield

Emma looks just like a mother, and that's exactly how Cecelia appears.

Mags:

Betty White

An amazing, powerful actress playing such a moving role? I can't think of anyone better to play Mags.

Annie Cresta:

Emmy Rossum

Emmy looks just bewildered enough with her big, soulful eyes that she could pull off crazy and distraught while still remaining beautiful.

Alma Coin:

Kathy Bates

Again, another role I can't imagine someone else playing. Kathy would be so perfect as Coin!

Fulvia Cardew:

Barbara Hershey

Can't you just see her with diamond flowers in her cheeks, running around trying to make Katniss the perfect Mockingjay? She also looks compassionate enough to pull off the "We Remember" propos.

Boggs:

Charles Mesure

Charles Mesure looks like a worn but smart soldier who doesn't take crap but has a kind heart.

Cressida:

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Wouldn't she look great with vines tattooed on her head? She's sparkly and sweet but a very determined looking woman, and looks just about the age I imagine Cressida to be.

Delly Cartwright:

Demi Lovato

I am well aware that Delly is blonde - that's what bleach and/or a wig is for. Delly is a perpetually optimistic girl with what I imagine to be a radiant smile, and I think Demi would do very well as her.

Tigris:

Fiona Shaw

Wouldn't it be great if someone as fantastic as Fiona Shaw had a brief role as a crazy tiger woman? I can see the whiskers on her now!

That's all I have for now! Don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments, and may the odds be ever in your favor!