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.
01:12For much more on this story and all the latest movie news, go to THR.com. This is the Hollywood Reporter News.
01:22Oh, damn, yes.
01:25Wow.
01:29Wow.
01:35Wow.
01:50Wow.
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