Kieran Culkin to star in new Hunger Games film
Oscar-winning actor Kieran Culkin will play the character of Caesar Flickerman in the new Hunger Games film, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping."
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The new Hunger Games film, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," will be directed by Francis Lawrence. This film will be the second prequel in the series following "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," which was released in 2023.
According to a report by People magazine, Kieran Culkin will take on the role of Caesar Flickerman in the sixth film of the series, replacing Stanley Tucci, who previously portrayed the character. Producer Erin Westerman stated that Culkin was an “ideal choice” for the role.
The film will be adapted from Suzanne Collins’ novel of the same name, which is set to be published in 2025. The story takes place 24 years before the start of the original series and focuses on the youth of the character Haymitch Abernathy, played by Woody Harrelson. Young Haymitch will struggle to survive in the 50th Hunger Games.
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According to an announcement made in April, Joseph Zada will play the young Haymitch Abernathy in the film. Whitney Peak will appear on screen as Haymitch’s love interest, Lenore Dove Baird. McKenna Grace will bring to life the character of Maysilee Donner, Haymitch’s ally. Additionally, names such as Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Lili Taylor, and Ben Wang will also be featured in the film.
The highly anticipated film "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is set to meet audiences in theaters on November 20, 2026.