Mckenna Grace has been involved in some incredible projects, both in film and television, so fans were ecstatic when she was cast as Maysilee Donner in the new Hunger Games movie.

First Look at ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Arena Is Here and It’s Full of Easter Eggs first appeared on Parade on Aug 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 7, 2025, where it first appeared.

Mckenna Grace is all set to play Maysilee Donner in the highly anticipated The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

At the end of the Sunrise on the Reaping book, Peeta and Katniss appear alongside Haymitch at the age we know him from the original trilogy, and fans like myself have been hoping to see Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson briefly in the upcoming movie. Here’s what Hutcherson said on the topic:

With the next prequel in 'The Hunger Games' hitting theaters on Nov. 20, 2026, at least one familiar face is open to returning.

Elle Fanning said Hunger Games fans are the reason she was cast as Effie Trinket in the upcoming prequel film. During a recent interview with MTV, the actress chatted about her casting in Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and taking the role over from Elizabeth Banks, who portrayed an older version of Effie in the franchise’s first four films.

After several days of announcing its cast members, the much awaited Hunger Games prequel movie Sunrise on the Reaping has officially gone on floors. The news was shared by the the makers on their X handle along with a video that provides a slow,

The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.

If you thought Panem’s story ended, think again. Sunrise on the Reaping is taking us straight back into the arena and this time through Haymitch’s eyes

The Sunrise on the Reaping cast includes Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Kieran Culkin, and Ralph Fiennes, among others, with the film expected to feature both new and familiar characters.