'Hunger Games' cast
The Internet is abuzz with casting rumors for the big-screen adaptation of the first book in the "Hunger Games" trilogy. We're taking a look at the familiar (and not-so-familiar) faces attached so far. See pictures.
Character: Katniss Everdeen
The Academy Award nominee didn't land the lead role without a little controversy. What did the film's director say about her?
See a sneak peek of her as Katniss
Her other roles
Watch clips of her Oscar-nominated role
Watch the "X-Men: First Class" trailer
Character: Haymitch Abernathy
The Oscar nominee got the part rumored to be going to this actor. What did the director say about the casting?
His other roles
His big summer comedy
Watch his hilarious "Cheers" clips
The unexpected treat he consumed in "Zombieland"
Character: Gale Hawthorne
The Australian actor is best known for his famous ex-girlfriend and his Thor-playing big brother.
Watch "The Last Song" clips
His other roles
His former soap opera
Character: Peeta Mellark
Fans might recognize the Kentucky native from his roles in "Zathura" and "The Kids Are All Right." What did Jennifer Lawrence say about his character?
His other roles
Watch his "Spider-Man 4" audition
His connection to a "Hunger Games" co-star
Character: Cato
The Canadian actor starred opposite a former wrestler in a 2009 Disney movie before landing his latest role.
Watch "Race to Witch Mountain" clips
See pictures of him
His other roles
Character: Clove
The teen actress starred in a cult thriller with an Oscar nominee. How did she get that part?
Her other roles
Another star-studded movie
Character: Caesar Flickerman
Another Oscar nominee in the cast, he will be playing one of the series' more colorful characters.
His other roles
His stint on this TV show won him an Emmy
His family tragedy
Character: Seneca Crane
The actor from Jonesboro, Ark, got his big break in "American Beauty.
His other roles
His personal struggle
Watch the trailer for his new movie
Character: Effie Trinket
The small- and big-screen actress is known for both her comedic and dramatic work.
Her other roles
Watch her funny "30 Rock" clips
Her recent family addition
Character: Mrs. Everdeen
The "Caprica" and "Deadwood" actress from Northern Ireland is moving to the silver screen as the Everdeen matriarch.
Her other roles
Watch "Caprica" clips
Her current TV series
Character: Primrose Everdeen
The young actress from a Southwestern city is getting her big break as the little sister of the main character.
Her other roles
See pictures of her
Watch clips from her TV movie
Character: Thresh
The relatively unknown actor has been cast as one of the series' many tributes, or participants in the Hunger Games.
His other roles
Where is he from?
Character: Rue
The young actress, who will be playing a District 11 tribute , played a younger version of another actress in her first movie.
Her other roles
Watch the "Colombiana" trailer
Follow her updates on Twitter
Character: Marvel
The son of famous parents, he is making his acting debut as one of the series' bad guys.
See pictures of him and his family
Where did he go to college?
Character: Glimmer
The actress, cast as one of the books' career tributes, is known for her work on "All My Children" and "Grey's Anatomy."
Her other roles
See pictures of her
Watch her "All My Children" clips
Character: President Snow
The "M*A*S*H" actor landed his part after filming had already started. As tall as he is , Sutherland doesn't exactly match the physical description of his character.
His other roles
His second-century epic
Watch his "Commander in Chief" clips
Character: Cinna
The rocker reportedly won the part because of his impressive performance as a nurse in an Academy Award-nominated movie. What did the director say about his acting?
See his music videos
Browse his albums
Watch the "Precious" trailer
