Elle Fanning Transforms into Young Effie in New 'Sunrise on the Reaping' Trailer

The new movie Sunrise on the Reaping from the Hunger Games franchise has released a trailer featuring Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin, Maya Hawke, Jesse Plemons, and Ralph Fiennes. Joseph Zada plays Haymitch Abernathy in this installment.

New Characters and Familiar Faces

The trailer introduces viewers to Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Maya Hawke as Wiress, and Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes takes on the role of President Coriolanus Snow. The cast also includes McKenna Grace, Ben Wang, Whitney Peak, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lili Taylor, and Glenn Close.

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are expected to return in their roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark.

Setting and Plot Details

Based on Suzanne Collins' 2025 novel, the film is set 24 years before the original series during the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell. Directed by Francis Lawrence, it delves deeper into Panem's history.

The narrative highlights a young Haymitch Abernathy's struggle during this deadly event. A voiceover from Snow promises dire consequences for disobedience.

Cast and Crew Insights

Zada expressed excitement about stepping into Woody Harrelson's former role of Haymitch. He notes the pressure of meeting audience expectations but praises his fellow cast members.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be released in theaters on November 20.