Philip Seymour Hoffman's part as Plutarch in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1" will remain as a tribute to the great actor's status in cinema, the Lionsgate revealed.

Philip Seymour Hoffman played Plutarch Heavensbee and according to UK's Telegraph, it's going to be his final work. Plutarch is the "gamemaker" who heads the rebel forces in District 13.

In a statement by Lionsgate issued Sunday, the studio said: "Philip Seymour Hoffman was a singular talent and one of the most gifted actors of our generation. We're very fortunate that he graced our Hunger Games family. Losing him in his prime is a tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Philip's family."

According to E! News, Philip Seymour Hoffman's character as Plutarch Heavensbee in "The Hunger Games: MockingJay 1" as well as the conclusion of the two-part series was already "substantially complete" so there's no need to recast the role.

The Oscar-winner was found dead in his apartment in New York City on February 2. The source told E! that he only had seven days of filming left before wrapping up the "Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1."

That means, the original scheduled release of part 1 will still remain on November 21, 2014 while "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2" will be released in theaters on November 20, 2015.

The other cast members of the film also weighed in on Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death.

The official statement of the cast, lead by director Francis Lawrence, author Suzanne Collins and Jennifer Lawrence, said: "Words cannot convey the devastating loss we are all feeling right now. Philip was a wonderful person and an exceptional talent, and our hearts are breaking. Our deepest thoughts and condolences go out to his family."

Sam Clafin, who plays Finnick Odair, added: "PSH - I am genuinely shocked, saddened and speechless. A truly wonderful man, with a magical touch. My hero. Thoughts are with his family."