Suzanne Collins’ The Starvation Video games: Dawn on the Reaping dropped in March of this 12 months, revisiting the dystopian world of the beloved authentic sequence. The e book follows the fan-favourite Haymitch Abernathy (portrayed by Woody Harrelson within the authentic movie trilogy) as he competes within the 50th Starvation Video games—24 years earlier than he mentors Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark of their video games. That is additionally the second quarter quell, the place double the same old variety of tributes compete.
The movie adaptation is ready to hit theatres in November of 2026, with the announcement coming as no shock following the success of the previous films. As anticipated, followers have been eagerly awaiting casting and had been rewarded with the primary announcement on the 23rd of April this 12 months, with the 2 main roles introduced. Following this, Lionsgate has been revealing the remainder of the forged over the past month. Learn on for all we all know.
Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy
Joseph Zada will likely be enjoying Haymitch Abernathy—a tribute from District 12 who competes within the 50th annual Starvation Video games. When it comes to securing the enduring function, based on the casting directors, “[Zada] ready like loopy and stole our hearts.”
The 20-year-old Australian actor has beforehand starred within the Stan authentic sequence Invisible Boys, in addition to the upcoming We Have been Liars, and East of Eden sequence. With the latter two additionally being e book diversifications—We Have been Liars, a young-adult bestseller, and East of Eden, a John Steinbeck basic that he’ll star in alongside Florence Pugh and Mike Faist.
Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird
Whitney Peak will painting Lenore Dove Baird—Haymitch’s girlfriend and a fellow District 12 resident. Producer Nina Jacobson instructed Variety that casting Peak was “a type of magical casting moments when your search has led you dwelling.”
Peak is greatest recognized for her function as Zoya Lott within the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot, however has additionally starred in Hocus Pocus 2 and the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina sequence. The actress was additionally appointed a Chanel model ambassador in 2021 and have become the primary Black lady to be the face of the Coco Mademoiselle fragrance in 2023.
Ralph Fiennes as President Snow
Ralph Fiennes will likely be portraying the abhorred dictator of Panem, President Snow. Tom Blyth took on the function for Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, whereas the late Donald Sutherland was the primary to painting Snow within the authentic sequence.
The Oscar-nominated actor is greatest recognized for works equivalent to Schindler’s Record, The English Affected person, and lately Conclave. In addition to Maid in Manhattan, The Menu, and naturally, for taking part in one other iconic villain, Voldemort, within the Harry Potter franchise.
Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket
Elle Fanning will likely be taking up the function of Effie Trinket, who helps her sister with styling duties for the District 12 tributes. Initially performed by Elizabeth Banks, the character turns into a Capitol fixture in her personal proper by the point we see her as an grownup in The Starvation Video games.
Most lately, Fanning has starred within the interval dramedy sequence The Nice, in addition to the Oscar-nominated movie A Complete Unknown alongside Timothée Chalamet. Beforehand, she has additionally appeared in Maleficent, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Tremendous 8.
Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman
Kieran Culkin will painting the eccentric TV host Caesar Flickerman, a task beforehand taken on by Stanley Tucci. “Stanley Tucci made Caesar unforgettable—and now Kieran will make the function completely his personal,” is what Lionsgate co-president Erin Westerman needed to say on the casting.
The actor is greatest recognized for his Emmy Award-winning function as Roman Roy within the TV sequence Succession. Extra lately, he additionally received an Academy Award for his work in A Actual Ache. Different appearances have included these in House Alone, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and She’s All That.
Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner
Mckenna Grace will play Maysilee Donner, who is among the two feminine tributes from District 12.
The actress is not any newcomer, having entered the performing occupation at a younger age, and has starred in numerous roles in titles equivalent to, I, Tonya, Captain Marvel, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Vampire Diaries, As soon as Upon a Time, The Haunting of Hill Home, The Handmaid’s Story, and lots of extra. Her upcoming initiatives embody Scream 7 and Freddy’s 2.
Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee
Jesse Plemons will play a younger Plutarch Heavensbee. Beforehand portrayed by Phillip Seymour Hoffman, the character ultimately turns into a gamemaker; nonetheless, on this earlier setting, he’s a cameraperson who turns into concerned in Haymitch’s life.
Plemons’ breakout function was in Friday Night time Lights, and ever since, he has starred in movies equivalent to The Irishman, Judas and the Black Messiah, Killers of the Flower Moon, and The Energy of the Canine. He has additionally starred in some unbelievable reveals, together with Breaking Dangerous and Fargo.
Off-screen, the actor is married to Kristen Dunst, with whom he shares two kids.
Maya Hawke as Wiress
Maya Hawke will likely be portraying the winner of the 49th Starvation Video games—Wiress—who returns to mentor the tributes for the 50th. She was portrayed by Amanda Plummer within the authentic trilogy.
Hawke is most recognized for her breakout Stranger Issues function, and has since starred in As soon as Upon a Time in Hollywood, Do Revenge, and because the voice of Nervousness in Inside Out 2.
Outdoors of her performing, Hawke is understood for being the daughter of stars Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke.
Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee
Kelvin Harrison Jr. performs the acquainted Beetee—winner of the 34th Starvation Video games—whose son is competing within the 50th. The function was portrayed by Jeffrey Wright in each Catching Hearth and Mockingjay.
The actor is greatest recognized for his roles in The Trial of the Chicago 7, Godfather of Harlem, Elvis, and most lately for voicing Taka in Mufasa: The Lion King.
Lili Taylor as Mags Flanagan
Lili Taylor will likely be enjoying District 4’s Mags Flanagan—winner of the 11th Starvation Video games and mentor within the 50th. Lynn Cohen beforehand portrayed the function in Catching Hearth.
Taylor is understood for 80s movie classics equivalent to Mystic Pizza, in addition to later roles in Rudy, Excessive Constancy, and The Conjuring. She has additionally starred in a number of sequence equivalent to Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Once more and Outer Vary. Taylor has additionally ventured into the world of writing, together with her e book Turning to Birds: The Energy and Fantastic thing about Noticing.
