Maya Hawke, renowned for her role as Robin Buckley in Stranger Things, has been cast as Wiress in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel film, Sunrise on the Reaping, scheduled for release on November 20, 2026. Directed by Francis Lawrence, this installment delves into the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy's experience in the arena .
Wiress, originally portrayed by Amanda Plummer in Catching Fire, is a former victor from District 3. Known for her exceptional intellect and eccentric demeanor, she earned the nickname "Nuts" due to her peculiar behavior. In Sunrise on the Reaping, Wiress serves as a mentor to District 12 tributes, including Haymitch, during an era when District 12 had few living victors .
The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast:
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Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy
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Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird
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Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner
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Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee
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Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee
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Lili Taylor as Mags Flanagan
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Ralph Fiennes as President Snow
This marks Maya Hawke's first foray into the Hunger Games universe, adding to her diverse portfolio that includes roles in Do Revenge, Asteroid City, and voicing a character in Inside Out 2 .
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