The upcoming “Hunger Games” prequel film “Sunrise on the Reaping” is slowly unveiling its tributes one cast announcement at a time.
“The Haunting” star Lili Taylor and “Stranger Things” actor Maya Hawke have both joined the cast, “The Hunger Games” announced on X on Wednesday, May 14. The new film, based on the prequel book that published in March, will chronicle the infamous 50th Hunger Games decades ahead of the events of the original trilogy that starred Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen.
Taylor will play Mags, who is the victor in the 11th arena tournament and was portrayed by the late Lynn Cohen in the 2013 film “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” Meanwhile Hawke will play Wiress, the 49th victor of the game, previously portrayed by Amanda Plummer.
Earlier this week the page announced that “Waves” actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. will also join to play Beetee Latier, the victor of the 34th tournament (previously played by Jeffrey Wright).
The film began unveiling its cast last month so here’s what to know about the film so far.
Who is playing Haymitch Abernathy?
Emerging young talent Joseph Zada will play lead character Haymitch Abernathy, whom fans have longed associated with Woody Harrelson.
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.”
Who is in the ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ cast?
The cast of “Sunrise on the Reaping” (so far), according to the official “Hunger Games” social media pages, includes the following:
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Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy
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Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird
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Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner
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Maya Hawke as Wiress
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Lili Taylor as Mags
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Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latier
What is the new ‘Hunger Games’ movie about?
The incoming prequel film titled “Sunrise on the Reaping” will depict the 50th Hunger Games known as the Second Quarter Quel in the dystopian nation of Panem.
Based on the March book, the film will follow a 16-year-old Haymitch’s journey to winning the battle to the death showing how exactly he won.
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 will direct the film after helming every movie in the series except the 2012 original.
Contributing: Clare Mulroy, Brendan Morrow
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Maya Hawke, Lilli Taylor joining Hunger Games’ prequel: See full cast
