Elle Fanning joins 'Hunger Games: Sunrise' cast

Elle Fanning is set to appear in Sunrise on the Reaping, the upcoming prequel to The Hunger Games, based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the Emmy-nominated actress will take on the role of Effie Trinket. Previously, Elizabeth Banks portrayed the older Effie in the original films.

In this story, set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's journey, Effie is assigned as the stylist to Haymitch Abernathy, who is played by Joseph Zada, for the 50th Hunger Games. This film explores the events that shaped the world before the original series.

Francis Lawrence returns to direct the film, with the screenplay written by Billy Ray, adapting Collins’ novel. Lionsgate’s Erin Westerman praised Fanning, saying she brings warmth, sparkle, and depth to the role, and was a clear fan favorite from the start.

The cast also includes Ralph Fiennes, Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Lili Taylor, Ben Wang, Molly McCann, and Iona Bell. Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled to release on November 20, 2026.