Seneca Crane Catching Fire,He has an amazing curling beard. Seneca Crane was the Head Gamemaker of the 74th Hunger Games. It was his third year as Gamemaker. During the Games, Crane gave into public pressure to allow two victors from the same district to win. However, President Coriolanus Snow disagreed with this ruling and Crane rescinded the rule change. When the two remaining victors, Katniss
Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, threatened to consume the deadly night lock berries at the same time and commit suicide, Crane reinstated the ruling, choosing to have two victors instead of none. He was executed for this mistake. He also had an amazing, curling beard.
The news items that may be of interest to our readers, I came across a snippet that led me to an interview between Hunger Games ‘Capitol Couture’ and Make-Up Artist Ve Neill. CC wanted to get the scoop on the story behind Hunger Games head game maker Seneca Crane’s beard!
Like it or not you can’t help but admit that Seneca Crane (played by actor WesBentley) has one of the
most futuristic beards since Fumanchu bought new meaning to the Goatee.
The beard design was created by Ve Neill to frame Seneca’s steel blue eyes, and also stand him out from the other game makers as the youngest and most stylish of the bunch.
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MAKE-UP MASTER/BEARD ARCHITECT VE NEILL
Head Gamemaker Seneca Crane ’s beard in Catching Fire has become the talk of the Capitol, inspiring copy-cat creations all over town. While any old district citizen can pick up a razor, Capitol Couture went straight to the source - masterly make-up artist Ve Neill — to get an exclusive interview on how she crafted Panem’s best-tressed secret.
How did Seneca’s beard become his defining feature?
When I was brought in as Seneca’s make-up artist, I kept staring at his face — and all I could think about was a beard, the most magnificent beard that the Capitol has ever seen. I thought that in his first year as Head Gamemaker, he should be gorgeous and striking in a very severe way, and I knew the beard would do it — it became the focal point of his persona.
What inspired the sublime contours of the beard?
Seneca has the most magnificent steel blue eyes — they are literally mesmerizing. The beard frames them so delicately — it is truly the icing on the cake. 
How long does it take to prep Catching Fire Seneca’s beard each day?
The first time it took several hours, but from then on it was much quicker because I had a line to follow. I also hand painted the entire edge of the beard hair by hair to accentuate the crispness of the beard line.
Did you know that the beard would have such an impact on fans of the Games?
I had no idea that ‘The Beard’ would take on a life of its own. I must tell you though, if it had been on any one but Seneca, I’m not sure it would’ve had the same effect. He has those beautiful piercing eyes and stunning pale complexion to complete the entire look.
Fanatical devotee of all things ‘The Beard’? Eager to see Ve’s work in action?
Seneca’s exquisite facial hair now has its very own fan page here — and the Capitol has even included a special video featuring the Head Gamemaker himself. Finally, something every district can root for together! And keep your eyes glued to all things Capitol Couture — you never know when another exclusive will pop up!
Seneca Crane beard Catching Fire,You Like it or not?
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