The Hunger Games Catching Fire: Julianne Moore Officially Joins 'Mockingjay' Parts 1 and 2 as President Alma Coin

MStars reported back in June that Julianne Moore was in talks to join the cast of the eventual conclusion to the Hunger Games series and now that news has been confirmed.

Deadline reports that Moore will play the role of President Alma Coin in Parts One and Two of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, which will be based on the third and final book in the trilogy. Here is the official report from Deadline:

"Lionsgate announced today that four-time Academy Award® nominee Julianne Moore (BOOGIE NIGHTS, THE HOURS, THE END OF THE AFFAIR and FAR FROM HEAVEN) has joined the cast of THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1 & 2 as President Alma Coin, the leader of the rebellion against the Capitol. Moore will star opposite Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth in the third and fourth installments of the global blockbuster HUNGER GAMES franchise, slated for release in November 2014 and November 2015, respectively. She will join new cast members including Natalie Dormer, Stef Dawson and Evan Ross. In addition to her four Oscar-nominated roles, Moore has previously starred in CRAZY STUPID LOVE, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, CHILDREN OF MEN and last year's HBO political drama film GAME CHANGE, which netted her an Emmy®, Golden Globe® and SAG Award®. She will next be seen in DON JON, SEVENTH SON and CARRIE. Moore is represented by CAA and Management 360."

Moore will join Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Woody Harrelson and the other main cast members for the final two movies.