New Hunger Games Prequel Casting Revealed: Mckenna Grace, Joseph Zada, and Whitney Peak Lead Sunrise on the Reaping
Geek Freaks Headlines25 Apr 2025

New Hunger Games Prequel Casting Revealed: Mckenna Grace, Joseph Zada, and Whitney Peak Lead Sunrise on the Reaping

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we cover the exciting casting announcements for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Mckenna Grace will portray Maysilee Donner, Whitney Peak is taking on the role of Lenore Dove, and Joseph Zada has been cast as young Haymitch Abernathy. We also talk about what the prequel will explore, including the origin story of Haymitch and the brutal 50th Hunger Games. With the movie set for a November 2026 release, we share early impressions and personal thoughts on why this story might be the most compelling yet.

Timestamps and Topics:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Hunger Games prequel casting

  • 00:03 Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner

  • 00:08 Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove

  • 00:12 Joseph Zada as young Haymitch Abernathy

  • 00:15 Story focus on Haymitch’s origin and the 50th Hunger Games

  • 00:21 Personal early thoughts and excitement for the film

  • 00:26 Release date set for November 20, 2026

Key Takeaways:

  • Mckenna Grace, Whitney Peak, and Joseph Zada join the Hunger Games universe.

  • The movie will explore Haymitch Abernathy’s early life and his experience in the deadly 50th Games.

  • Early buzz suggests Sunrise on the Reaping could become one of the strongest stories in the Hunger Games saga.

  • The film is scheduled to release on November 20, 2026, in the United States.

Memorable Quotes:

  • “This film is going to explore the origin of Haymitch and the 50th Hunger Games.”

  • “My friends rave about how this might be the best one yet.”

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