Elle Fanning to Star in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping"Deadline has reported that Elle Fanning has been cast as Effie Trinket in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping". This news has brought a fresh wave of excitement among fans of the franchise. In the previous "Hunger Games" film series, the role of Effie was memorably played by Elizabeth Banks.

 

 

Set 24 years before the events of the original "Hunger Games", the movie kicks off on the day of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games. The story revolves around 16 - year - old Haymitch, a bright and resourceful teenager hailing from District 12. He is unexpectedly chosen to participate in a Hunger Games with a deadly twist – this time, 48 tributes will enter the arena to engage in a life - or - death battle. The narrative will likely explore Haymitch's journey, his strategies for survival, and the impact of this brutal event on his life.

 

 

 

Scheduled for a November 20, 2026 release in the United States, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" already has an impressive cast lineup. With Fanning on board, fans are eager to see her interpretation of the flamboyant and memorable Effie Trinket. As the release date approaches, anticipation will only continue to build for this new installment in the "Hunger Games" universe.