Elle Fanning Set to Bring Effie Trinket to Life in Hunger Games Prequel!

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In the new prequel to “The Hunger Games,” titled “Sunrise on the Reaping,” there’s speculation about who will take on an iconic role from the original film series. This potential actor has previously played a Disney princess, was recently nominated for Best Picture, and is set to battle the Predator in an upcoming movie. The announcement of this prequel book also hinted at the development of a feature film, and with the book being out for almost a month now, production seems to be advancing. Another intriguing casting rumor has surfaced regarding this project.

As reported by Nexus Point News, there are whispers that Elle Fanning could step into the shoes of Effie Trinket in the upcoming Hunger Games movie, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Previously, Elizabeth Banks brought this beloved role to life in the original four Hunger Games films from 2012 to 2015. In the prequel, set 24 years prior to the events of The Hunger Games, Effie works alongside her sister, Proserpina, as a stylist for District 12’s tributes. It is during this time that she encounters a young Haymitch Abernathy. Many fans have suggested Fanning as a fitting choice to replace Banks in the iconic character, and she would surely do an outstanding job.

In my acting journey, I’ve become particularly recognized for portraying Catherine the Great on the Hulu series “The Great,” a role that even earned me a Primetime Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. You might also remember me as Disney’s Princess Aurora in “Maleficent” and its sequel, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” Beyond these iconic roles, I’ve had the pleasure of being part of projects such as “Super 8,” “20th Century Woman,” and “Neon Demon.” Most recently, I appeared in “A Complete Unknown,” and you can catch me next in “Predator: Badlands,” where my character forms an alliance with the fearsome alien title character.

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Is Assembling Its Cast

It’s been reported that Lionsgate hasn’t made any official announcements about the cast for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” but there have been several rumors circulating recently. Some speculate that Charlie Plummer might take on the role of Haymitch, which was originally played by Woody Harrelson in the “Hunger Games” series with Jennifer Lawrence. There are also whispers about Ralph Fiennes possibly playing Coriolanus Snow, while Kieran Culkin is being considered for Caesar Flickerman. Additionally, there’s talk that Emma Thompson could be cast as Drusilla, a character who eventually takes over Effie Trinket’s role as the escort from the Capitol to District 12.

The movie “The Hunger Games: Dawn of the Reaping” is scheduled to hit theaters in November 2026, which means filming will kick off this coming summer. Once again at the helm for a “Hunger Games” production is Francis Lawrence, who has directed every installment since “Catching Fire”. Joining him is Billy Ray, one of the original screenwriters for “The Hunger Games”. Casting decisions are expected to be announced shortly. Given the list of potential actors, it seems that the franchise is still aiming for A-list talent. If Fanning is indeed part of the cast of “Dawn of the Reaping”, then she would have proven her action movie credentials and then some, with roles in both “Predator: Badlands” and the “Hunger Games”.

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2025-04-10 17:34