The highly anticipated sequel to "The Hunger Games", "Catching Fire" is set to hit theaters November of 2013. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth reprise their roles as the three main leads. Joining them for the second film is another iconic character, Finnick Odair, finally bagged by sam Claflin.

It has been quite a while for the casting calls for "Catching Fire" to be completed. After what appears to be weeks and weeks of casting speculations, Lionsgate has finally announced the actor set to play District 4's Finnick Odair. Who would be playing the ever handsome and clever trident-wielding victor?

Dear fans of "The Hunger Games", welcome Sam Claflin. For those who don't recognize the stunning chap, Sam Claflin has been in a few notable films of which include "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and "Snow White and the Huntsman."

Sam may not quite add up to the expectations of a few fans who have been expecting either Garrett Hedlund or Armie Hammer to be cast. Still, Sam Claflin obviously has his own hold when it comes to looks and skills. Judging from the actor's amazing archery skills in "SWATH", Sam might only need little training for "Catching Fire."

So, a few iconic spots in the film have already been filled out. First would be the three main leads Katniss Everdeen, Gale Hawthorn and Peeta Mellark played by Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson respectively. Philip Seymour Hoffman is set to play Plutarch Heavensbee while Bruno Gunn will be playing Brutus.

Another iconic character, District 7's Johanna Mason, whose spot has been filled out is that of Jena Malone. Lynn Cohen joins the cast as the 80-year old Mags, Finnick Odair's trainer. Other cast members include Stephanie Leigh as District 1 tribute, Cashmere and Maria Howell as District 11 victor, Seeder. E. Roger Mitchell also stars as Chaff, Alan Ritchson as Gloss and Meta Golding as Enobaria.

The anticipated sequel will be directed by Director Francis Lawrence. With the cast almost completed, shooting is said to start by next month and the film will be out in theaters by November 22, 2013.

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