Overview

• Jesse Plemons will portray a young Plutarch Heavensbee, a key figure in Panem's rebellion, previously played by Philip Seymour Hoffman in the original series.
• Joseph Zada has been cast as a young Haymitch Abernathy, with Whitney Peak playing his girlfriend Lenore Dove Baird, and Mckenna Grace as fellow tribute Maysilee Donner.
• The film, directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence and written by Billy Ray, will explore Haymitch's experiences during the 50th Hunger Games and Plutarch's early career in District 12.
• Lionsgate continues its successful casting formula, blending emerging talent with established actors to deepen the narrative and expand the Hunger Games universe.
• Scheduled to begin filming in July 2025, 'Sunrise on the Reaping' is set for theatrical release on November 20, 2026.