Alex Pettyfer sports a bright red beanie as he takes a walk down the street from his home in Los Angeles on Friday morning (February 25).

The debate between Mortal Instruments and The Hunger Games continues for the 20-year-old actor. MTV suggested that Alex go with the former. Check out the reason why:

“Very simply, I explained that he should sign up to play Jace Wayland in The Mortal Instruments over Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games, because he has the perfect amount of edge and intensity for Jace and not enough soft, mushy sweetness for Peeta.

“‘I’m not sure. I’m a big fan of both books and when both projects are moving forward I’ll hopefully interact.’”

WHICH ROLE would you pick for Alex — Jace or Peeta?

Source: Just Jared, Jr.

With Tony Gilroy taking over the Bourne franchise, and the fourth film absent Matt Damon, the hunt is on for the assassin that will replace Jason Bourne. Gilroy wrote the first three films and is taking over as director with the departure of Paul Greengrass.

The following names are rumored to be in consideration for the lead role: Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire, Alex Pettyfer, Garrett Hedlund, Taylor Kitsch, Josh Hartnett, Joel Edgerton, Michael Fassbender, Kellan Lutz, Paul Dano, Michael Pitt, Luke Evans, Benjamin Walker, and Oscar Isaac. Gilroy is also open to casting a complete unknown.

Many of these names would seem odd for a big-time action role, but remember Matt Damon was considered to be a questionable choice back when the Bourne series launched.

The Bourne Legacy will examine the wider scope of Treadstone by focusing on a new character caught up in the events. It will not be based on the Robert Ludlum novel of the same name. The Bourne Legacy already has a set release date of August 3rd 2012.

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I Am Number Four, starring Alex Pettyfer and Dianna Agron, took the number two spot at the box office over the weekend…and that only makes us even more excited for “The Power of Six” to come out.

The second novel in The Lorien Legacies by Pittacus Lore, “The Power of Six” doesn’t come out until August, but that didn’t stop us from reading an excerpt of the novel.

Just the book’s description makes us wish August was here already: “I’ve seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened in Ohio. John Smith, out there, on the run. To the world, he’s a mystery. But to me . . . he’s one of us.

Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us—if we all still believe in our mission. How can I know? There are six of us left. We’re hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one another . . . but our Legacies are developing, and soon we’ll be equipped to fight. Is John Number Four, and is his appearance the sign I’ve been waiting for? And what about Number Five and Six? Could one of them be the raven-haired girl with the stormy eyes from my dreams? The girl with powers that are beyond anything I could ever imagine? The girl who may be strong enough to bring the six of us together?”

Source: Just Jared Jr.

If you’re a fan of the first book, what do you think, just from the excerpt, of how good the next book is going to be?

Although the last few months have been full of “Hunger Games” and “Mortal Instruments” casting rumors, there has been no real news from either studio on the casting status of the male leads in both highly anticipated films (though we have learned they’re open to unknown talent). I’ve expressed both anxiety and frustration over this situation before, but since everyone is still waiting on the official word, it is my job to continually harass possible stars whenever I see them.

Luckily for me, I keep running into rumored candidate Alex Pettyfer via various promotional events for his two new films “I Am Number Four” and “Beastly.” During our most recent interaction, the press day for the modern take on “Beauty and the Beast,” I knew that he’d have no news to give me, so I told him what I, as well as many of my fellow Crush readers, think about which role he should take on.

Very simply, I explained that he should sign up to play Jace Wayland in “The Mortal Instruments” over Peeta Mellark in “The Hunger Games,” because he has the perfect amount of edge and intensity for Jace and not enough soft, mushy sweetness for Peeta.

“Really? But I am soft and mushy,” Alex protested. “I’m a romantic.”

“He’s soft,” his “Beastly” co-star Vanessa Hudgens agreed, and playfully poked his shoulder as proof.

I told him I wasn’t so sure about that, but he then offered to fire his agents and managers so I could make all his career decisions for him. I said that wasn’t necessary, I but could be called in as a consultant to report to him what the fans want him do.

“Done, done,” he said. “I will do what you say,” he joked.

Yeah right, Alex. Regardless, when is he making that decision?

“I’m not sure,” he said and then gave me that same familiar spiel he’s been giving everyone: “I’m a big fan of both books and when both projects are moving forward I’ll hopefully interact.”

Source: Hollywood Crush