Deadline reports that Hollywood legend Glenn Close and Broadway superstar Billy Porter will be among the many stars in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. In Lionsgate's much-anticipated prequel, the 78-year-old will portray Drusilla Sickle, the cold and stern escort for District 12's tributes. Billy Porter, on the other hand, will play Magno Stift, Drusilla's faraway ex-husband, who is also the Tributes' rather unoriginal stylist.

The cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Sunrise on the Reaping: The Hunger Games is really packed with stars. According to the publication, Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Lili Taylor, Ben Wang, Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, and Kieran Culkin are joining Close and Porter.

Fans have every reason to be intrigued now that Francis Lawrence is back in the director's seat. Billy Ray is also penning the screenplay, while Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson are producing for Color Force. Cameron MacConomy takes over as executive producer.

When does The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping come out?

November 20, 2026, is the release date for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Sunrise on the Reaping, Suzanne Collins' most recent book, served as the inspiration for the project. It was released earlier this year on March 18.

What is the subject of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping?

The Reaping's sunrise takes place twenty-four years before Katniss Everdeen's narrative. It begins on the morning of the Second Quarter Quell, which is the 50th Hunger Games. Anticipate a more in-depth look at the characters who influenced this dystopian society, the early days of the Games, and the politics of Panem.

A recap of the Hunger Games series

The Hunger Games series, which began with Suzanne Collins' bestselling book trilogy, rapidly grew into a worldwide sensation. The four-film adaptation of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen was a tremendous success, fusing emotion, rebellion, and action.

The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, a prequel movie released in 2023, provided us with insight into a young President Snow's history. Now, Sunrise on the Reaping promises to transport us even farther back in time and reveal a completely different Panem.

FAQs:

1. When is Sunrise on the Reaping coming out?

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will hit the cinema screens on November 20, 2026.

2. Who is Glenn Close playing in Sunrise on the Reaping?

Glenn Close plays Drusilla Sickle, the strict and cruel escort for District 12 Tributes in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel.

3. What is Sunrise on the Reaping about in the Hunger Games series?

The story focuses on the 50th Hunger Games, also called the Second Quarter Quell, and takes place 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s era.

4. Is Sunrise on the Reaping based on a book by Suzanne Collins?

Yes, the movie is based on Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel of the same name.

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