25-04-2025
'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Casts Academy Award Nominated Actor
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'Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping' remains one of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2026.
Not only is the novel a massive success, selling 1.5 million copies worldwide in its first week, but the film has built an incredible ensemble.
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Now, they can add an Academy Award nominee to their impressive ranks.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Jesse Plemons and Robert De Niro attend the special London screening of Netflix Series 'Zero Day' on February 5, 2025 in London, England.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Jesse Plemons and Robert De Niro attend the special London screening of Netflix Series 'Zero Day' on February 5, 2025 in London, Netflix
In an exclusive article for Deadline, it was announced that Jesse Plemons will be officially joining the cast as Plutarch Heavensbee, a role originaly played by legendary actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' and both 'Mockingjay' films.
This was later confirmed by the Hunger Games social media account.
Plutarch Heavensbee.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – in theaters November 20, 2026. — The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) April 25, 2025
Originally seen as the Head Gamemaker who works with the rebellion, Heavensbee is a Capital cameraman who is assigned to the District 12 tributes.
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