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This upcoming film is an adaptation of the prequel novel by Suzanne Collins. It will be directed by Francis Lawrence.

In \"Sunrise on the Reaping,\" Effie serves as Haymitch Abernathy's stylist for the 50th annual Hunger Games, which he ends up winning.

Fanning also shared the news on Instagram and re-shared a post from Banks, who congratulated her.

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PHOTO: Elle Fanning attends the 50th American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award ceremony at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, April 26, 2025.
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Lionsgate also recently announced that Molly McCann and Iona Bell will portray the characters Louella and Lou Lou in the upcoming film. They join a cast that will be led by relative newcomer Joseph Zada as Haymitch.

The rest of the previously announced cast includes Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Lili Taylor, Ben Wang and Ralph Fiennes, who will portray the villainous President Snow.

\"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping\" arrives in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.

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