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Cooper Hoffman Not Cast in Hunger Games Prequel
5 Aug
Summary
- Cooper Hoffman was not cast in the Hunger Games prequel.
- Director cited the need for an older actor for the role.
- Cooper Hoffman is forging his own acting career.
Cooper Hoffman, son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, has not been cast in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping. Director Francis Lawrence stated that the character of young Plutarch Heavensbee required an actor who appeared considerably older than the 23-year-old Hoffman.
The role was ultimately filled by Jesse Plemons, 38, an actor known for his selective roles and previous collaboration with Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Master. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group praised Plemons's talent and suitability for the character.
Meanwhile, Cooper Hoffman is carving out his own path in the acting world. He has appeared in films like Licorice Pizza and The Long Walk, and his latest project is I Want Your Sex. Hoffman shared that he initially disliked his father's demanding profession but grew to appreciate it after experiencing film sets firsthand, particularly through the guidance of director Paul Thomas Anderson.
