Ritchson originally auditioned for the role of Finnick in The Hunger Games, but was told that at 30 he was too old to break out. Although he lost out to Finnick, he found success later in his career starring in Reacher. It seems strange that Ritchson turned down the role of Finnick since he is only four years older than Claflin, but age was also a factor.
Actor Alan Ritchson has explained why he missed out on playing another role in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Ritchson played Gross in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Co-stars include Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, Josh Husserson as Peeta, Sam Claflin as Finnick, Liam Hemsworth as Gale, Woody Harrelson as Haymitch, and Jack Quaid as Marvel. .
Men’s Health explains that Ritchson has lost his role in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Ritchson appears in the film, and he reportedly originally auditioned for the role of Finnick. At that time, Ritchson…
