Keiran Culkin is becoming a member of “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” as eccentric host Caesar Flickerman.
An adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel of the identical title from her hit franchise, “Sunrise on the Reaping” hits theaters Nov. 20, 2026. It’s the second prequel to the unique “Hunger Games” collection, following “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.”
“Kieran’s scene-stealing presence and undeniable charm are perfect for Caesar Flickerman, the sickeningly watchable host of Panem’s darkest spectacle,” Lionsgate Movement Image Group co-president Erin Westerman mentioned in a press launch. “Stanley Tucci made Caesar unforgettable — and now Kieran will make the role entirely his own.”
Culkin is on a scorching streak, most just lately profitable the Oscar for supporting actor for the dramedy “A Real Pain” and an Emmy for his function as Roman Roy in HBO’s drama “Succession.” He’s presently starring in the revival of “Glengarry Glen Ross” on Broadway.
When is ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ set?
“Sunrise” takes place 24 years earlier than the occasions of the primary novel that includes Katniss Everdeen (performed by Jennifer Lawrence within the movie franchise) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), and 40 years after “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” It focuses on Haymitch Abernathy’s plight in the course of the fiftieth Starvation Video games, generally known as the Second Quarter Quell, when he grew to become District 12’s second victor. Abernathy, performed by Woody Harrelson, is mentor to Katniss and Peeta within the authentic collection.
Who else is solid within the movie?
Within the prequel, Joseph Zada will play Abernathy. Different beforehand introduced solid members embrace Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Lili Taylor as Mags, Ben Wang as Wyatt, Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Molly McCann as Louella, Iona Bell as Louella’s Capitol-assigned look-alike Lou Lou and Ralph Fiennes as the principle antagonist, President Snow.
How have followers responded to the casting decisions?
Followers of the collection have been largely enthusiastic concerning the casting selections, noting the sturdy bodily likeness between the brand new stars and their older counterparts within the authentic collection. On Wednesday’s Instagram publish asserting Culkin’s casting, a number of customers commented that the casting selections had been consistent with followers’ visions for the brand new movie.
