At the time of his death, Philip Seymour Hoffman had completed filming on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. But the actor – who came on board Catching Fire in the role of head gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee – still had a few scenes remaining when he died of a heroin overdose last week. According to Page Six, however, Lionsgate will not recast the actor or even cut key scenes from the final installment of The Hunger Games franchise. They will actually add him in via CGI . “You can do digital things, you can have conversations where you’re not focusing on him but the people he’s talking to,” an insider tells The Hollywood Reporter of how this will be accomplished. It should be interesting to see, although very sad, of course, that it needs to be done. Appearing on Today this week, Elizabth Banks expressed surprise and sadness over the loss of her big screen co-star. “I really am in shock,” she said. “He is an absolutely amazing actor, respected by everyone and part of our family at The Hunger Games.” Philip Seymour Hoffman Photos: Through the Years Open Slideshow 1. Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor famous for both his stage and screen roles. He was found dead in his Manhattan apartment at 46 years old. View As List 1. Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor famous for both his stage and screen roles. He was found dead in his Manhattan apartment at 46 years old. 2. Philip Seymour Hoffman: Capote Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote, the role that won him an Academy Award in 2005. 3. Young Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. The late actor was one of the best in the business. 4. Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Master Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Master, one of the late actor’s many acclaimed filmed. 5. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt. The man was an absolute master as an actor and will be forever missed. 6. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Charlie Wilson’s War Philip Seymour Hoffman in Charlie Wilson’s War. This man could get into character like no other. 7. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Catching Fire Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, one of his many memorable roles and one of his most recent. 8. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Almost Famous Philip Seymour Hoffman in Almost Famous, one of the star’s many classic roles. 9. Eerie Philip Seymour Hoffman Photo One of the last photos of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He posed for this in the months before his death. 10. Philip Seymour Hoffman at Work Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the best actors of his, or any, time. R.I.P. 11. Philip Seymour Hoffman at Catching Fire Premiere Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a key role in Catching Fire. And he poses here at the Los Angeles premiere of the film. 12. Philip Seymour Hoffman Photo Welcome to Catching Fire, Philip Seymour Hoffman. This Oscar nominee will give The Hunger Games sequel a great deal of credibility. 13. Philip Seymour Hoffman Pic Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of the best actors alive. He’s been nominated for Oscars and Tonys. 14. Philip Seymour Hoffman on the Street Philip Seymour Hoffman will be missed. The actor was one of the all-time greats. 15. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Boogie Nights A photo of Philip Seymour Hoffman in Boogie Nights, one of his many memorable roles. 16. Philip Seymour Hoffman (R.I.P.) Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death has left a huge void in the movie world. His tremendous talent will be forever missed. 17. R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. The late actor was just 46 years old. 18. Philip Seymour Hoffman Photograph It doesn’t get much more talented than Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is one of the best actors of our generation.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman to Be Digitally Added to Mockingjay Part 2
