Canadian actor Donald Sutherland has died
Emmy Award-winning actor Donald Sutherland has died. He starred in more than 200 movies and TV shows.
“Hunger Games” superfans already have another midnight premiere to look forward to.
Soon after author Suzanne Collins released a new installment of her much-beloved dystopian series, readers learned they would be treated to a film adaptation.
“Sunrise on the Reaping,” one of two prequels Collins has released in the aftermath of the original books, is set 24 years before the events of the series’ first novel. Chronicling the 50th Hunger Games, the tale is told from the perspective of Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss’ hardened but lovable mentor, who ultimately wins the games.
Released to high acclaim in March, “Sunrise on the Reaping” is set to become a film. Here’s everything we know.
Who is in the ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ cast?
The cast of “Sunrise on the Reaping” (so far), according to the official “Hunger Games” Instagram account, includes:
- Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy
- Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird
- Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner
Joseph Zada has been cast as Haymitch Abernathy, who, at 16 years old in the prequel, is more like the angry and protective Katniss at the center of the original series than the begrudging mentor he ultimately becomes.
Woody Harrelson played Abernathy in the original films.
An Australian actor, Zada is a relatively fresh face in the industry, his previous projects including the TV series “Invisible Boys” and the film “The Speedway Murders.”
Lenore Dove Baird, Abernathy’s love interest and a relative of Lucy Gray, a central character in Collins’ other prequel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” will be played by Whitney Peak.
Peak, another new-ish name to Hollywood, has acted in the “Gossip Girl” reboot, “Hocus Pocus 2” and “Molly’s Game.”
While much of the cast remains a mystery, one final name has been announced: Mckenna Grace.
The 18-year-old actress will play Maysilee Donner, an enemy turned ally for Abernathy, who forms a bond with her as they compete in the Hunger Games. Grace has a slew of acting credits under her belt, including the 2017 Chris Evans film “Gifted” and a guest spot on “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
When will ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ movie come out?
Just hours after the book was announced, Lionsgate confirmed it’s adapting “Sunrise on the Reaping” into a feature film, which will hit theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.
Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct after helming every movie in the series except the 2012 original.
Contributing: Clare Mulroy, Brendan Morrow
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