Maya Hawke, known for her role in “Stranger Things,”

has joined the cast of “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” as Wiress, a former Hunger Games champion turned District 12 mentor. Wiress is an eccentric warrior and rebel who won the 49th Hunger Games alongside Beetee Latier. This prequel film, directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Billy Ray, focuses on Haymitch Abernathy’s story and is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026.

The cast includes ¹ ²:

– Main Characters:

    – Maya Hawke as Wiress, a skilled and unconventional mentor

    – Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, the protagonist

    – Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, a significant figure in Haymitch’s life

    – Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, another tribute

    – Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, Wiress’s fellow victor and ally

    – Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, a key figure in the Games

– Additional Cast:

    – Glenn Close is reportedly negotiating for an undisclosed role

This fifth installment in the Hunger Games franchise promises to deliver more action, suspense, and drama, exploring themes of survival, rebellion, and perseverance. With its talented cast and experienced director, “Sunrise on the Reaping” is highly anticipated by fans of the series ².