Philip Seymour Hoffman is an actor known for choosing his roles carefully, so when he was offered a role in the upcoming Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire many thought he’d never take it.
Now the deeply serious, Oscar-winner recently talked about why he decided to take the part and what drew him to the character of Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee.
I liked the people involved. It’s a great group of actors. It’s a great environment. And the character was something I was attracted to. It was just an interesting role. He’s somebody who’s part of the revolution, but you don’t know it. The idea that somebody would be risking themselves in such an extreme way to join something that’s that dangerous because he thinks it’s the future…that’s interesting stuff, you know?
Hoffman hadn’t read Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novels, but when he was offered the role, he watched the Hunger Games and is currently halfway through reading Catching Fire.
It’s good. I’ve read the script, which is true to the book — I kinda ruined it for myself. [Laughs] But I’m reading it anyway, because I really want to find out everything I need to know about this guy.
Gary Ross’ first instalment in the franchise was a mega hit with both audiences and critics, however Francis Lawrence is taking over helming duties on the second flick. Production onThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins soon and has a release date set for November 22nd, 2013.
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