Elle Fanning is set to play young Effie Trinket in the new 'Hunger Games' film 'Sunrise on the Reaping.' Elizabeth Banks portrayed Effie in the first four movies in the franchise that kicked off with 'The Hunger Games' in 2012. In 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' Effie serves as the stylist for Haymitch Abernathy in the preparation for the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before the events of the first novel and film. Francis Lawrence is directing the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling novel that will hit theaters November 20th, 2026.
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00:00Elle Fanning is set to play young Effie Trinket in the new Hunger Games film,
00:04Sunrise on the Reaping. Elizabeth Banks portrayed Effie in the first four movies in the franchise
00:09that kicked off with the Hunger Games in 2012. In Sunrise on the Reaping, Effie serves as the
00:20stylist for Hamish Abernathy in preparation for the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before the events
00:26of the first novel and film. Frances Lawrence is directing the movie adaptation of Suzanne
00:31Collins' best-selling novel that will hit theaters November 20, 2026. The co-president of Lionsgate
00:37Motion Picture Group said, From the moment Suzanne released the book, one question echoed from fans
00:42around the world. Who will play Effie? Elizabeth Banks made her iconic, so who could honor that
00:47legacy while bringing us back to Effie's early, most formative days? She continued, For us,
00:52there was only one answer. Elle Fanning's career has been transcendent. She has a rare presence,
00:57warm, sparkling, and layered with extraordinary depth. She was the undeniable fan favorite from
01:02the start, and we're honored she answered the call. The odds, it turns out, were in our favor.
01:07It was also recently announced that Rafe Fiennes will play President Snow in the film.
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