Sunrise on the Reaping: Cast Members, Release Date and More

May the odds be ever in your favour

With the release of Suzanne Collins's book ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, it has been announced that the fifth book of the critically acclaimed franchise is all set to be adapted into a movie.

Set 24 years before the events of 'The Hunger Games', the second prequel to the series stirred a buzz across the globe. Riding on the success behind the 2020 book release of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’, the film starring Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth ignited the love for 'The Hunger Games' franchise once more.

Set to be in production soon, Lionsgate and the official social media page for Hunger Games have been dropping hints on the casting lately.

With Joseph Zada set to portray young Haymitch alongside Whitney Peak, who plays his love interest in the book, the pieces to the puzzle are coming together. Most recently, Elle Fanning was announced to play the eccentric Effie Trinket, who was portrayed by Elizabeth Banks in 'The Hunger Games' trilogy.

As stated in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “From the moment Suzanne released the book, one question echoed from fans around the world: Who will play Effie?” says Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Erin Westerman.

“Elizabeth Banks made her iconic — so who could honour that legacy while bringing us back to Effie’s early, most formative days? For us, there was only one answer. Elle Fanning’s career has been transcendent. She has a rare presence — warm, sparkling and layered with extraordinary depth. She was the undeniable fan favourite from the start, and we’re honoured she answered the call. The odds, it turns out, were in our favour, " Erin continued to add.

If you’re a fan of 'The Hunger Games' franchise (like us), then you know it’s hard to contain this excitement as we await more thrilling updates.

What is the Sunrise on the Reaping about?

The prequel novel tells the story of Haymitch Abernathy, who played a pivotal role in the franchise as Katniss and Peeta’s beloved mentors. Set 24 years before the Hunger Games trilogy, Haymitch’s journey includes a glimpse into the second Quarter Quell, his love life, family and journey of survival.