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Geek Feed
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Maya Hawke Joins Hunger Games Prequel
After Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes , the Hunger Games franchise is pushing forward a few years to tell the story of a young Haymitch Abernathy in Sunrise on the Reaping . The cast for the movie has been slowly building, and according to The Wrap, Stranger Things star Maya Hawke has joined the project in the part of champion Wiress. For context, Wiress was played by Amanda Plummer in Catching Fire , and she's a fellow victor of District 3 alongside Beetee (Jeffrey Wright). It's funny that Hawke should be cast because both her and Plummer have been in Quentin Tarantino flicks. Hawke was in Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood , and Plummer was famously Yolanda in Pulp Fiction. Besides Hawke, Sunrise also has McKenna Grace (Maysilee Donner), Whitney Peak (Lenore Dove Baird), and Joseph Zada, who will play a young Haymitch. Jesse Plemons is also playing a younger Plutarch Heavensbee (originally played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman), and Kelvin Harrison Jr. is playing a young Beetee. Gone are the days of the YA blockbuster, but Hunger Games still manages to get fans riled up—especially since the last movie really leaned into the forbidden romance of Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth. Hopefully Sunrise on the Reaping will continue the main class struggle themes of the original franchise; but I am hoping that a third film will push the story past the events of Mockingjay and explore how the world has evolved post Hunger Games. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set to come out in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jesse Plemons joins 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'
Actor Jesse Plemons , best known for "Breaking Bad", has become the latest addition to the star cast of "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping". According to the entertainment news outlet Deadline, the 37-year-old actor will join the previously announced cast, which includes Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, and Mckenna Grace . "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is an adaptation of Suzanne Collins' bestselling book. Directed by Francis Lawrence , the film is expected to release on November 20, 2026. Plemons' latest work is "Kinds of Kindness" from Yorgos Lanthimos. Released in 2024, the film also starred Margaret Qualley , Emma Stone and Hunter Schafer. Zero Day Trailer: Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons and Connie Britton Starrer Zero Day Official Trailer
Newsweek
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Casts Academy Award Nominated Actor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors '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. More Entertainment: Predator and Humans Team Up in 'Predator: Badlands' First Look Trailer 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. More Entertainment: 'The Matrix' to be Re-Released in Theaters With Epic New Version For more film and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment. This article is currently being updated...
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jesse Plemons joins Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as young Plutarch Heavensbee
Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Plemons has officially joined The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as young Plutarch Heavensbee, Lionsgate announced. The movie, adapted from Suzanne Collins' bestselling novel, is set to premiere on November 20, 2026. Plemons, known for standout roles in The Power of the Dog and Killers of the Flower Moon, steps into a character made iconic by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Sunrise on the Reaping explores Panem 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's story, opening with the reaping ceremony for the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also called the Second Quarter Quell. The new cast also includes Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, and McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner. Directed by Francis Lawrence, with a screenplay by Billy Ray, the project continues the Hunger Games legacy that has already earned $3.3 billion at the box office. Producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force praised Plemons as their "dream choice," while Lionsgate exec Erin Westerman called his casting 'an honor,' especially given Plemons' past collaboration with Hoffman. Sunrise on the Reaping smashed sales records when it dropped in March, moving 1.5 million copies globally in its first week. Expectations are high, but honestly, with Jesse Plemons on board, this prequel feels like it's in seriously good hands.
Forbes
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Casting Reports So Far
The Hunger Games The Hunger Games continues to remain a staple Hollywood franchise despite the blockbuster YA trend mostly come and gone. Now, after A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, another film is coming based on a new Suzanne Collins book, Sunrise on the Reaping. The story follows the 50th Hunger Games (Katniss was in the 74th) which will tell the story of when a younger Haymitch Abernathy won his games (spoiler alert, I guess). This 'Quarter Quell' harvested double the number of tributes, so it will be a larger production and battle royale. There are a number of reports of who are being considered for roles in the film, though nothing is officially confirmed yet. But fans may want to know how they may shake out. Here's what we know. AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Charlie Plummer visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023 on March 10, ... More 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo byfor IMDb) Haymitch Abernathy – Charlie Plummer. He's definitely the most unknown actor on the list you're about to see. He has a large number of credits to his name, but I doubt most would recognize him offhand. If cast, this would be by far his largest role yet, and he may be right for the part, we'll see. LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 07: Ralph Fiennes arrives for the European Film Awards 2024 at ... More Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre (KKL Luzern) on December 07, 2024 in Lucerne, Switzerland. (Photo by) Coriolanus Snow – Ralph Fiennes. The storied actor may be play the younger version of the main villain of the franchise (whose origin was saw in A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, played by Tom Blythe). Many are remarking that the late Donald Sutherland does in fact have a son who looks exactly like him, Kiefer Sutherland, but Fiennes would be a more high profile pick. Do the ages work? Sutherland was 76 when the first Hunger Games movie was released. Ralph Fiennes is 62, so you're missing about a decade in there if this is supposed to be 24 years ago. But I mean sure, whatever, if you can manage to land Ralph Fiennes. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 23: Kieran Culkin accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Male ... More Actor in a Supporting Role award for "A Real Pain" onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) Caesar Flickerman - Kieran Culkin. The recent Oscar-winner seems pitch perfect as the younger version of the Hunger Games' greatest showman and interviewer. Whether he wants to take the supporting role is another question. My guess might be yes. AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jesse Plemons visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023 on March 11, ... More 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo byfor IMDb) Plutarch Heavensbee – Jesse Plemons. This is the younger version of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman's Gamemaker in the trilogy. Jesse Plemons is practically never cast in a bad movie, so this would be a good luck charm in the film. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Elle Fanning attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A ... More Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Elle Fanning – Effie Trinket – The report here is that Fanning has actually been offered the role of a young Effie Trinket, which again, seems like pitch-perfect casting for the part. None of these are confirmed yet, to be clear. The movie is slowly assembling itself and the book only came out last month. But all of these? I don't really see a bad one among them, unless they did want to go with a more known quantity for Haymitch. We'll see. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Bluesky Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
