Plutarch Watch 2012: Philip Seymour Hoffman {Nuff Said}

Philip Seymour Hoffman has been offered the role of Plutarch Heavensbee, Head Gamemaker. I do not think I could be any more excited. Once again, Lionsgate® has truly done their homework and is working to get the best possible actors for these roles. 

So, even though I was plugging for Alec Baldwin in a half-serious, half-mocking way, I truly would love to see Hoffman in this role. I will also admit that I had never even considered him. He was one of the actors I thought could play Haymitch. But Plutarch? Never even entered my mind. But you know what? Neither had Josh Hutcherson for Peeta and look how well that worked out! 

Yes, Hoffman would be absolute perfection. He can pull off the snarkiness of Plutarch, and he can layer the charm. And he can totally pull off the "I just can't wait for the next war!" insanity of Plutarch. Plus, he's a phenomenal actor. Just watch him in "Capote", "The Talented Mr. Ripley", and "Moneyball". He's so versatile, so spot-on. Yes, I am very happy with this. Please, Philip, TAKE THE ROLE! 

What do you think?
 Could you see Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee? 

He's got the cocky smirk down.

"Heeeey Katniss...look at my fancy new watch!"

Or perhaps in a more serious, secretive tone.

"Pssst...This is my new watch. It starts at midnight..."

Your thoughts? 

Leave a comment and let me know!

Your Catching Fire and Mockingjay Casting Picks?

Now that "The Hunger Games" movie has brought in enough dough to secure the filming of the sequels, who would you cast in the roles for the "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay" movies?

SPOILERS BELOW!  Yes, even the list of characters can be spoilers. If you haven't read Catching Fire or Mockingjay, STOP reading this and go read the books! ;) OK, you've been warned...

The characters up for grabs include:
Catching Fire
Plutarch Heavensbee
Hazelle Hawthorne
Rory Hawthorne
Vick Hawthorne
Posy Hawthorne
Ripper
Darius (or Lavinia?? We saw her in "The Hunger Games", but was it her?)
Cray
Romulus Thread
Mrs. Undersee - With no Madge, or even Mayor Undersee, will his ill wife make the cut? Doubtful.
Maysilee Donner - Wishful thinking???
Bonnie & Twill
Others: Tax, Purnia, Leevy, Bristel, Thom - seems highly unlikely that these characters will make the cut, either.

Catching Fire Tributes
D1: Cashmere & Gloss
D2: Brutus & Enobaria
D3: Beetee & Wiress
D4: Finnick & Mags (who volunteers for Annie)
D5: Unnamed
D6: Morphlings
D7: Blight & Johanna
D8: Woof & Cecelia
D9: Unnamed
D10: Unnamed
D11: Chaff & Seeder
D12: Well, these are already cast, aren't they!?

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Mockingjay
Alma Coin
Boggs
Commander Paylor
Fulvia
Cressida
Messalla
Castor & Pollux
Jackson, Mitchell, Homes, Leeg 1 & Leeg 2, York
York
Lyme
Delly Cartright - since the mention of her was cut, doubtful she'll make it to the movie.
Tigris
Dr. Aurelius
Others: Dalton, Eddy, Leevy, Thom, Darius, Lavinia (if they don't make the cut to CF, highly unlikely they'll make MJ)

So, who would you pick for each? I am partial to Alec Baldwin for Plutarch, and Savanna from The Hunger Games Fireside Chat had posted (or reblogged?) that Sigourney Weaver would be a perfect Alma Coin. I agree!! Other than those two, I have no other picks. I know, kind of boring, huh!? Help me out by commenting below!

Part of Plutarch Watch 2012 :)

Plutarch Watch 2012: Things That Make Me Go Hmmm...

So many fans are concerned about finding the perfect Finnick Odair for the "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay" movies. And I agree that the casting of a good Finnick is essential. But I'm really not as familiar with younger actors as they are, so I'll leave that speculation to them.

But...if we are going to have a "Watch" for the casting of roles from the next two books, we really need a "Plutarch Watch" since he IS the man with the watch. (Bad pun, I know. I couldn't resist.)


So what about Plutarch Heavensbee? His role is pretty essential for the rebellion, right? He has to be someone who Katniss loathes, yet is very likable to others. The actor has to have charisma and a convincing craziness about him. Who else could play this part but Alec Baldwin? He's so likable, but can drive you crazy (in a good way, too), and would be the perfect person to rub Katniss the wrong way (besides Woody as Haymitch, of course...but she'll need another one to take his place in Mockingjay).

And doesn't Alec Baldwin just seem like he's a guy who has a huge secret? I can picture him showing off his cool pocket watch to Katniss as they dance in Catching Fire, can't you? And imagine him telling Katniss about his singing reality show idea in Mockingjay. Yes. I do believe Alec is Plutarch. What do you think? 

If you'd like to participate in "Plutarch Watch 2012," feel free to copy the image below & use it in a blog post. You can link it back to this post, as well.  Use this as a writing prompt for your students. Who do they see playing Plutarch Heavensbee or any of the new characters in the next two books?