Catching Fire Character Profile: Finnick Odair
“Want a sugar cube?”
Finnick Odair is the previous victor of the 65th Annual Hunger Games, which he won at age 14. Finnick is from District 4, the Fishing District, so he is as comfortable in the water as he is on land. From his home he learned the two talents that helped him become Victor of his hunger games, tying nets and wielding a trident. The Trident given to him during the 65th Annual Hunger Games was the most expensive sponsor gift in history.
In Catching Fire, Finnick goes back into the arena with Katniss and Peeta as a tribute in the 75th Hunger Games, otherwise known as the Third Quarter Quell. He first encounters Katniss prior to the Tribute Parade, when he offers her a sugar cube. To Katniss, Finnick is nothing more than egotistical pretty boy who is adored by the Capitol – where many women there have become his lovers. However, Finnick convinces Katniss to give him archery lessons in exchange for trident lessons during tribute training, and the two are forced to bond. During his final interview with Caesar Flickerman, he recites a poem to his one true love, Annie Cresta, making at hundreds of capitol citizens faint because they believe it is about them.
“Poor Finnick. Is this the first time in your life you haven’t looked pretty?” I say.
“It must be. The sensation’s completely new. How have you managed it all these years?” he asks.
“Just avoid mirrors. You’ll forget about it,” I say.
“Not if I keep looking at you,” he says.”
-Katniss and Finnick
In the arena Katniss still distrusts Finnick, but the two were forced into an alliance that was made beforehand by Haymitch. While still being careful, both her and Peeta are continually surprised by Finnick’s clear determination to keep Peeta alive at any cost.
“Better not give in to it. It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart.”
-Finnick to Katniss
Personality: First impressions of Finnick may paint him to be shallow and a bit of a player, especially given Katniss’ description of him using a “seductive purr.” But as your read through the trilogy you realize that Finnick is a guy with a huge capacity to love. And like Katniss, he does just about anything he can to protect those he loves, specifically Annie Cresta. The love that drives Finnick is observed by Katniss in Mockingjay, when Finnick’s grief over Annie’s torture mirrors Katniss’ grief over Peeta, and she feels bad for him as he grows more and more unstable. Katniss realizes Finnick’s true nature, and the two of them bond while trying to keep themselves together. After reuniting with Annie, Finnick seems to “radiate life” while displaying a “self-effacing humor and an easy-going nature.”
“Finnick?” I say, “Maybe some pants?”
He looks down at his legs as if noticing his outfit for the first time. Then he whips off his hospital gown leaving him in just his underwear.
“Why? Do you find this” — he strikes a ridiculously provocative pose — “distracting?“
-Katniss and Finnick
Appearance: Finnick is described as being extremely handsome. Tall, muscular, athletic, with tan skin and bronze hair. That with his “incredible” sea-green eyes makes him very appealing to the citizens of The Capitol. His “natural beauty” is what won him all of his sponsors in his first Hunger Games.
Check out our collection of Finnick Odair Fan Art! Plus, go take a look at our Character Profiles of Annie Cresta, Johanna Mason, Mags, Beetee and Wiress! Then go take our Finnick Odair Casting Poll!
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“Hey Fin” xD gotta love that line
no way in hell he sucks as an actor ryan reynolds maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think that the the sctor that plays finnick should be a damn good, i am a huge fan and i think that finnick is a amazing character a
that will go through anything to keep annie safe!
RYAN GOSLING HAS TO PLAY FINNICK ODAIR BECAUSE RYAN GOSLING IS HOT AND FITS THE DESCRIPTION OF FINNICK(he need to shave his beard)
TOTALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RYAN GOSLING FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
eww no ryan gosling hes way to old ……..:P
i agree ryan gosling would be awesome but sam claffin is playing finnick
we think james did a great job as finnick but in the movie it should be either james or a new actor completly to play finnick
I think Ryan Gosling needs to be gimmick if he shaves his beard and spikes up his hair
I think Ryan Gosling needs to be gimmick if he shaves his beard and spikes up his hair
I know it’s not a popular opinion but I have completely fallen in love with Lachlan Buchanan as Finnick. I found this picture of him on google images when I typed in Finnick Odair and he has sand on his face and his hair was wet like he just got out of the Ocean and it was just amazing.
Agreed! There are quite a few others I like, but he’s 1st on my list.
IAN SOMERHALDER IAN SOMERHALDER IAN SOMERHALDER!!! He would be PERFECT for Finnick! He could play the part so well, and who doesn’t get lost in his gorgeous eyes and hot bod?
I know!!!!And if he adds that ‘Damon Salvatore’ charm…..:))
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HE WOULD BE PERFECT WITHOUT A BEARD
Hunter Parrish. I had no idea who he was until I started researching people I’d like to see as Finnick. He’s the proper age, is a good actor and fits the character description. In case anyone hasn’t noticed, Ryan Gosling is far too old for Finnick. I mean, if he were just a couple years too old it wouldn’t be a big deal but he’s 32 right now. Finnick should be 24. Hunter actually is 24 right now. I’ve yet to see anyone else that fits in my mind as the perfect Finnick.
Catching fire comes out in november 26 2013 so hunter will be 25
I dont want zac efron in this movie for sure. he should stick to high school musical…i think hunter parrish could look good if he wants to but not ryan gosling because he is too old. Lachlan Buchanan is also okay. Garrett Hedlund is good without the beard. I dont like Ian Somerhalder either. Xavier Samuel is also good
Garrett Hedlund!!!!!!!
Ryan gosling may be old but he doesn’t look 32 he doesn’t have to be the exact age and I really think the people u guys suggest look to WMO or bot enough able to play the role
you have to rememer that Jennifer and josh are both around 20 but playing 16 year olds. They don’t look 16. Finnick is supposed to be nearly 10 years older and that means that the actor can’t be the same age as Jennifer and josh. Whoever they choose must be around 30.
Lachlan Buchanan as Finnick Odair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What Jessica said. Ian Somerhalder has always been my Finnick, but if they can’t cast him, I want an unknown & older (than Jen) actor to play the role.
Totally agree with you! Ian was the FIRST person I thought of when reading Catching Fire and I would be so pumped to see him as this role! But if not him deff someone unknown.
I AGREE
IANN SOMERHALDER!!
Ryan Gosling may look like Finnick but I don’t think he could play the character well. Plus he’s just too well known to jump into this part in a franchise I believe. I still just want Ian Somerhalder desperately to play it :p
HE IS THE PERFECT FINNICKi thought he is much older, like 24 or stomehing but not 17! never thought that he is as old as me o.obut it doesn’t matter. he fits the role so perfectlyand for sure HE IS DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!i always thought, that there is NO ONE who could play finnick until i saw James Gaisfordsrsly, his beauty almost kills mei love the way he plays finnick in the web series!he can do it!
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He’d be a good Finnick <3
Ian somerhalder is about as attractive as dirt. Ryan gosling is attractive which finnick is supposed to be. He would be perfect for the role and all the people you guys suggest look emo no joke they have that look on their face. Ryan gosling needs to be finnick. THE WORLD DEPENDS ON IT
Ian somerhalder is about as attractive as dirt. Ryan gosling is attractive which finnick is supposed to be. He would be perfect for the role and all the people you guys suggest look emo no joke they have that look on their face. Ryan gosling needs to be finnick. THE WORLD DEPENDS ON IT
IAN SOMERHOLDER HAS TO PLAY FINNNICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
xavier samuel
or
zac efron ( i dont like him but its a good desc. of finnick)
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hunter parrish
or
SOMEONE FROM 1D!!!
agreeed either zayne from 1 d or liam
NO, they are too younng to be finnick!!
you are messed up, finnick is fit, they arent
oh my god finnick
I think the actor shouldn’t have dark hair and dark eyes, the choice should be someone who looks like the caracter!
I think Zac Efron
The actor should have bronze hair and twinkiling green eyes i have had a vision if Zac Efron should play Finnick Odair that Annie Cresta should be played by Vanessa Hudgens
I THINK ALEX PETTYER
I freakimg love Alex pettyfer…he would be perfect
yh totallllllllly agggggggreeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Guys, Alex pettifer is perfect fir,the job…blonde hair,blue eyes, hot, strong and has good sence,of humor
Finnick, blonde hair blue eys hot strong and good sence of humor=Alex Pettyfer
Finnick, blond hair blue eyes hot strong sense of humo=Alex pettyfer
Alex pettifer= blonde hair blue eyes hot strong sence of humor=finnick
I am actually in love with Ian Somerhalder. Seriously. Obsessed with him and The Vampire Diaries. But I have to admit, I don’t think he’d be good for this role as he doesn’t at all fit the appearance description; other than being rediculously handsome! I think he could act him quite well but I don’t think he’s right for the part.
Robert Pattinson will be perfect!
I totally thought that too!!! even though its very high school musicalish, i think zac efron is perfect!
While i was reading this book the first image i got of Finnick was Alex Pettyfer. He seems like the most suitable for the part so it should definitely be Alex Pettyfer
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if her grew his hair out like he did 5 years ago he would actcully look EXACTLY LIKE HIM. hes the perfect age and has the hottest abs ever <333
Omg yes
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HOTEST GUY EVER LOVE HIM XOXOX
alex pettyferxx
I love that line. When Katniss says “Finnick maybe some pants”. Then Finnick says “What do you find this…distracting?” My friend and I started laughing so hard we fell on the ground. Thats our favorite line in all of the books. We have to see that in the Mokingjay movie!
agreed that is liek the best part!! i laughed for so long and still laugh whenever i think f it
i think zayne malik should play finnick ..he would be perfect
HUNTER PARRISH!! He’s blonde, has blue eyes, and is gorgeous. He is also young, appropriate for the role!
Andrew Garfield. Lighten his hair and put in contacts.
Garret!!! Garrett Hedlund could be the perfect Finnick!!! For me, it has to be him!! Since the first time I saw him like an option for Finnick I thik HE!! HE HAS TO BE FINNICK!!!
yes I agree %100
James Gaisford would be well for Finnick.
Armie Hammer is the perfect Finnick. He is classically sexy and a great actor. Watch him in “Mirror Mirror” and anyone who has read the books will agree… he is perfect. Add blonde hair and sea green eyes and he becomes Finnick.
I hope its Alex Pettyfer or the guy the guy from glee who I dont no the name of…..I love Finnick as much as I love Peeta
GRANT GUSTIN!!!!!! No one else could be more perfect <3
Ryan Gosling is okay, but NOT FOR FINNICK!!!!!!!! :O
Yh ur rite