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22-05-2025
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‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Finds Its Louella and Lou Lou (Exclusive)
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has cast a pair of pivotal roles. Molly McCann is set to play Louella, while Iona Bell will portray her Capitol-assigned lookalike Lou Lou in the Lionsgate film, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Director Francis Lawrence's feature adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling novel is set to hit theaters Nov. 20, 2026. More from The Hollywood Reporter Ralph Fiennes to Play President Snow in 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' (Exclusive) Sydney Sweeney, Halsey Get Violent While Hunting Down a Rare Artifact in 'Americana' Trailer 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Adds Kelvin Harrison Jr. to Cast Previously announced castmembers include Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Lili Taylor and Ben Wang. THR exclusively reported last week that Ralph Fiennes has been cast as the diabolical President Snow. Lawrence helms the movie from a script by Billy Ray that adapts Collins' book. Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson produce for Color Force, while Cameron MacConomy executive produces. McCann is known for such television credits as Bad Sisters, The Hardacres, The Boy That Never Was and Star Wars: Visions. Additionally, she has appeared in such features as Never Grow Old and was IFTA-nominated for Herself and can soon be seen in Feed. McCann is represented by United Agents. Bell has appeared on the television project Mandrake and has roles in the forthcoming features Fing!, Savage Flowers and Frayed. She is repped by Mark Jermin Management. The book Sunrise on the Reaping returns readers to Panem on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, set 24 years prior to the events in the franchise's initial book The Hunger Games, first published in 2008. The franchise's first five movies — starting with 2012's The Hunger Games — have surpassed $3.3 billion at the global box office. Jennifer Lawrence starred as Katniss Everdeen in the four initial films. Meredith Wieck and Scott O'Brien oversee Sunrise on the Reaping for Lionsgate. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Oscar Winner Kieran Culkin Picks Next Role as The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping's Caesar Flickerman, See New Cast List
Kieran Culkin has joined The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as Caesar Flickerman, the flamboyant host of Panem's Hunger Games. The role was originally played by Stanley Tucci in the first four Hunger Games films. Lionsgate confirmed the casting and praised Culkin's unique talent. 'Kieran's scene-stealing presence and undeniable charm are perfect for Caesar Flickerman, the sickeningly watchable host of Panem's darkest spectacle,' said Erin Westerman, co-president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. The upcoming film features a star-studded cast, including Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy and Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird. Mckenna Grace will play Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons will portray Plutarch Heavensbee, and Maya Hawke joins as Wiress, as per Variety. Kelvin Harrison Jr. plays Beetee, Lili Taylor is Mags, and Ben Wang plays Wyatt Callow. Elle Fanning takes on the role of Effie Trinket, and Ralph Fiennes will portray President Snow. Molly McCann and Iona Bell will also appear as Louella and her Capitol-assigned lookalike, Lou Lou. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is based on Suzanne Collins' latest novel, which takes place 24 years before the original series. The story follows a young Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. Woody Harrelson originally played the character in the earlier films. Director Francis Lawrence returns to helm the film, working from a screenplay by Billy Ray. The movie will be produced by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, with Cameron MacConomy as executive producer. The film is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026. Culkin joins the franchise during a high point in his career. He recently won an Oscar for his role in A Real Pain and previously won an Emmy for his performance in HBO's Succession. He is currently starring in a sold-out Broadway run of Glengarry Glen Ross. 'A host like Caesar transforms brutality into entertainment, and an actor as layered as Kieran makes sure we don't look away,' said producer Nina Jacobson.
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21-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Elle Fanning Joins "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" as Effie Trinket
Yara Sameh Elle Fanning has been cast as Effie Trinket in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,' an adaptation of the bestselling book by Suzanne Collins. Fanning joins previously announced cast members Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, Lili Taylor as Mags, Ben Wang as Wyatt and Ralph Fiennes as President Snow. Molly McCann will also appear as Louella, while Iona Bell will portray her Capitol-assigned lookalike Lou Lou. Effie, who was portrayed by Elizabeth Banks in the original four 'Hunger Games' films, enters 'Sunrise' as stylist to District 12 Tribute Haymitch Abernathy in the leadup to the 50th Hunger Games. Fanning most recently starred in the Oscar-nominated film 'A Complete Unknown.' She will next be seen in Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' which premieres in Cannes this week. Other upcoming projects include the Apple TV+ series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' for David E. Kelley and Apple TV+, and 20th Century's 'Predator: Badlands,' in theaters this fall. 'From the moment Suzanne released the book, one question echoed from fans around the world: Who will play Effie? Elizabeth Banks made her iconic — so who could honor that legacy while bringing us back to Effie's early, most formative days? For us, there was only one answer,' Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Erin Westerman said. 'Elle Fanning's career has been transcendent. She has a rare presence — warm, sparkling and layered with extraordinary depth. She was the undeniable fan favorite from the start, and we're honored she answered the call. The odds, it turns out, were in our favor.' The film adaptation of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' will be released on November 20, 2026. Lawrence, who has helmed every installment of the franchise since 2012's 'Catching Fire,' will direct from a screenplay adaptation by Billy Ray. Color Force's Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will produce. Cameron MacConomy will executive produce. The five films in the franchise so far have taken in over $3.3 billion at the box office. Published on March 18, 'Sunrise on the Reaping' revisits the world of Panem 24 years before the events of 'The Hunger Games,' starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. 'Sunrise on the Reaping' sold 1.5 million copies in its first week on sale in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The 1.2 million copies sold in the U.S. are twice the first week sales of 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' and three times the first week sales of 'Mockingjay.' Meredith Wieck and Scott O'Brien are overseeing the project for Lionsgate. Robert Melnik negotiated the deal for the studio. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Elle Fanning Joins Cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping: Here's Everything We Know So Far
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping's updates are getting more exciting. Elle Fanning is set to make her way to Panem as Effie Trinket, who is the stylist to District 12 Tribute Haymitch Abernathy in the lead-up to the 50th Hunger Games. It was previously announced by Lionsgate that the film will star Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy and Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird. Furthermore, Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, Lili Taylor as Mags, Ben Wang as Wyatt, and Ralph Fiennes as President Snow. Meanwhile, Molly McCann will play the role of Louella, and Iona Bell will portray her Capitol-assigned lookalike, Lou Lou. The film, adapted from Suzanne Collins' The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is set 24 years before the events of the first novel, The Hunger Games. The movie's plot will revolve around themes of political manipulation, the power of propaganda, and the complexities of societal control under a totalitarian regime, and centers on the 50th Hunger Games. All About Haymitch Abernathy! Haymitch Abernathy's character will be played by Joseph Zada, who has proven his acting prowess in We Were Liars and Total Control. Abernathy is an outspoken and short-tempered 16‐year‐old living in District 12 with his impoverished mother and younger brother, Sid. During the reaping for the 50th Annual Hunger Games, where all districts must produce two boys and two girls as tributes for the Second Quarter Quell, a tribute tries to escape. In a cover-up maneuver, Capitol officials appoint Haymitch as a substitute, re‐staging the reaping. His fellow District 12 tributes include Wyatt Callow, Louella McCoy, and Maysilee Donner. During the Tribute Parade, Louella is killed by a horse‐drawn chariot. To rebel against President Snow, Haymitch dumps her body outside his mansion. After the Tribute Parade, President Snow warns Haymitch and tells him that he will ensure the Gamemakers punish him with a painful death if he continues his defiance. Louella is then replaced by a body double, who goes on to participate in the games. The film will be released by Lionsgate on November 20, 2026.
