Okay, quick heads up! The trailer for the new Hunger Games movie just dropped, and it’s packed with fresh faces alongside some epic new characters. Wanna see who's playing who? Let’s dive right in!
This flick, called Sunrise on the Reaping, is the second prequel and shows us the 50th Hunger Games - the one young Haymitch Abernathy won (you remember him, Katniss’ mentor?). It’s set way before the original series, so yep, lots of new actors jumping in to fill some pretty big shoes.
Alright, enough chatting - time to meet the cast!
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Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird
Joseph Zada as young Haymitch Abernathy, once played by Woody Harrelson
Meet Joseph, the 20-year-old Aussie stepping into Woody Harrelson’s legendary boots as young Haymitch. He’s going all-in for the wild 50th Hunger Games, aka the bloodiest ever.
He’s already a fan favorite for reading the book twice (yes, twice!). And honestly? His nerves just make him even more real.
Fans are pumped to have a fresh face leading this adventure, saying it’s way better than recycling old actors.
Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow, taking over from Tom Blyth & Donald Sutherland
Ralph Fiennes is the latest to wear the villain crown as President Snow. He’s got big shoes to fill after Donald Sutherland and Tom Blyth but hey, that’s Ralph!
Not everyone was sold on his look at first, but honestly, his part of the trailer might just steal the show.
Fans are already buzzing: ‘Ralph Fiennes? Heck yes!’
Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, the stylish mentor
Elle Fanning takes on the role of Effie, the Capitol’s fashion guru-slash-stylist for young Haymitch.
Fans are convinced Elle’s gonna crush it and make Effie her own - something like Elizabeth Banks but with Elle’s sparkle.
Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, taking over from Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jesse Plemons is the new Plutarch, the brains behind the games! This guy’s got the chops and the history, having worked with the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, who made Plutarch famous.
Fans can’t wait to see what Jesse does with this intense role.

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