Glenn Close joins the star-studded cast of "Sunrise on the Reaping"

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Glenn Close joins the star-studded cast of "Sunrise on the Reaping"

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Glenn Close enters the Arena

Glenn Close enters the Arena

18 Jun - The upcoming "Hunger Games" second prequel, "Sunrise on the Reaping" has now added another big star to its cast list in the likes of award-winning actress Glenn Close.

The three-time Emmy winner will be playing the role of Drusilla Sickle, who is the escort for the District 12 tributes, which include the protagonist of the story, Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada).

The role of Drusilla's estranged husband and uninspired designer Magno Stift will be played by "Pose" star, Billy Porter.

Billy Porter will play the

Billy Porter will play the "bad stylist" Magno Stift

Close and Porter will be joining other earlier-announced cast members that include Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Lili Taylor, Ben Wang, Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning and Kieran Culkin.

The upcoming movie, which revolves around the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before the events in "The Hunger Games", will be helmed by Francis Lawrence.

The film will focus on Haymitch Abernathy, played by Woody Harrelson in the original films

The film will focus on Haymitch Abernathy, played by Woody Harrelson in the original films

Cinema Online, 18 June 2025

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes (16 Nov 2023)

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (20 Nov 2014)

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (19 Nov 2015)

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (21 Nov 2013)

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