Elevated Ebenezer: My Hunger Games movie cast

So, I know the rumors have been out for a while that Hunger Games is supposed to be a movie coming out in 2011. Lionsgate is supposed to be producing it. However, lack of information is driving me absolutely nuts! As I was digging around, I came across a blog called Lenzi Likes It. Lenzi seems to dig a lot of the same books/movies as me, specifically in teen fiction. She wrote several posts regarding her HG casting, and I have been inspired to do the same. One or two of her cast members I actually stole. I am going to lump them all together in one post, so comments about why will be minimal. Let me know what you think, and comment with your own cast ideas!

First of all, Katniss Everdeen. For Katniss, I chose Alexis Bledel.

Yes, I am aware that she is like 10 years older than Katniss is supposed to be. But her look and her "tough innocence" fits my image of Katniss perfectly. I think that she could be roughed up a bit and look the part, plus she is a good enough actress to be a fighter.

For Peeta, I chose a new TV hottie: Paul Wesley.

Paul Wesley is one of the stars of the show Vampire Diaries. I think that, with some highlights, he could be my Peeta. Honestly, this was the hardest one for me to cast, because all of the blonde haired, blue eyed Hollywood boys are SCRAWNY. And Peeta is definitely not. He needs to be a bit beefed up. So I think Paul might need some work, but it's a possibility.

I chose another VD star, Ian Somerhalder, for my pick as Gale.

Dark, rugged, and seemingly a good "bad" boy. Love him for Gale. I'm noticing that my people are too old, but I just think that the kind of action in HG calls for mature actors/actresses. Don't judge me.

For Katniss's sister Prim, I chose the ever-precious Abigail Breslin.

She is precious, sweet, and could be the innocent Prim that Katniss must step in for.

Rue was a struggle. I stole Lenzi's pick and cast Madison Pettis.

I don't even know what she is in besides The Game Plan. But she's a cutie and seems to fit the character.

I think I'm right on the money with my casting of Haymitch. I chose David Duchovny...and will explain.

Haymitch used to be a ruggedly good looking man. But due to alcohol abuse, he's become a washed up has-been. Duchovny is a good looking guy but could easily be made to look like an ex-champion. And he's straight forward with a dry sense of humor. Perfect.

Now all that is left are Katniss's parents and Effie.

Katniss's mom is a used up woman who is over medicated and lonesome. She's given up. After seeing the movie Gamer, I thought that Amber Valleta would be a great cast. The father is a warm source of strength. I imagine Eric Bana when I think of Katniss's fond memory regarding the mockingjay.