Sweet Peeta's croissants, we got more Hunger Games casting news today! And unlike last time, I have nothing but positive things to say! Which, frankly, isn't as fun as bitching and whining about shizz I have absolutely no control over, but hey, let's just be excited that the casting directors finally got something right!
Behold, our tributes from District 11, Rue and Thresh:
Amandla Stenberg as Rue
Dayo Okeniyi as Thresh
First, can we all take a second to breath a collective sigh of relief that these actors are not white? KTHX.
Second, those of you who were praying that it wouldn't be Willow Smith, go on and whip your hair in celebration.
I took one look at Amandla Stenberg and realized that I'M A GONER. Seriously, could they have picked a sweeter, wiser, more precious little face? TO GET SPEARED? Y'all best believe I'll be wearing waterproof mascara to the theater because I'm gonna cry harder than the first time I saw My Girl (THOMAS J, NOOOOO).
As for Dayo Okeniyi as Thresh, DANG. Dude looks intensity in ten Panem cities. Even though we all know what happens between him and Katniss, I have the feeling that I'm still be a tad bit nervous when they meet up in the arena. And since Dayo looks so tough, I can't even IMAGINE who they're gonna cast as Cato. SCARYEEEEE.
So, what do y'all think about this latest casting decision? Sound off on the party line!
(Many pants, btw, to YAngelist Heather for sending us this news hot off the press!
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About the Author: Sarah lives in Austin, TX, where she programs films at the Alamo Drafthouse. Sarah enjoys fancy cocktails, dance parties and anything that sparkles (except vampires).
