Ten years afterCatching Firepremiered in 2013, theHunger Gamesstar Sam Claflin is reflecting on playing fan favorite Finnick Odair.
At the time, I was shitting myselfthe first topless scene Ive ever done, you know?
Oh, my God, he toldVarietywhile promoting his new series,Daisy Jones and the Six.
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Also, I didnt have an accent coach inHunger Games, and I fucking needed one.
I look back and listen to myself, like, God, thats terrible.
You were so wrong for this.
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Going into filming, Finnick was not even Sam Claflin’s favorite character in the series.
I read the books, but I was obsessed with Katniss.
Also, Peetas journey, getting completely brainwashed and then having to overcome that like that.
That was so electric,he told the publication.
Everyones always like, Finnicks my favorite character.
Dont get me wrongI fucking loved him as well!
As for Finnick’s untimely death inMockingjay Part 2,Claflin said, I think Finnick deserved better.
But I think he did the right thing.
Hes a good guy, sacrificing himself for the cause.
Personally, I’m still bitter about it.
