Sam Claflin and that cheeky smile (Picture: Getty)

With The Riot Club now in cinemas, it seems there is no stopping Sam Claflin, an actor who first caught many people’s attention when he landed the role of Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

He won over fans of the franchise, brilliantly embodying Finnick’s trademark charisma (and that infamous sugar cube scene) and has since gone on to be cast in numerous other films.

As well as The Riot Club, Claflin will soon be seen in Love, Rosie, released on October 22.

He will also be reprising his role as Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, in cinemas from November 20.




But just what is it about Claflin that has got fans so excited to see him on the big screen?

1. His cheerful demeanour

Claflin just seems so genuinely happy, whether it be in interviews or meeting fans.

2. That Finnick charm

It’s not just when he’s being Finnick Odair that Claflin turns on the charm. He just oozes it all the time.

3. That cheeky sense of humour

Despite the charm, he also knows when to be silly, when to laugh and when to poke fun at everything and everyone around him.

4. He’s not bad on the eyes

With or without the sugar cubes, that smile goes a long way.

5. He can rock some pretty awful looks

That hair, Sam. Wow.

6. He can hold his own against some pretty incredible acting talent

Claflin with The Riot Club co-stars Max Irons, Holliday Grainger and Douglas Booth (Picture: Getty Images)

Some actors may have found joining a cast like The Hunger Games a daunting prospect but Claflin rose to the challenge and you can see the evident friendship between him and his fellow cast members.

Since joining that impressive team, Claflin has gone on to work alongside some other big names in the industry.

Yet, he never disappears into the background.

7. His relationship is utterly adorable and gorgeous

Awwww.

Sam Claflin with wife Laura Haddock (Picture: Getty Images)

See, adorable.