‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ makers cast actors for Katniss Everdeen’s parents


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Los Angeles, (IANS) The upcoming instalment of the ‘The Hunger Games’ has a new cast member joining the team. The makers of ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ have cast Katniss Everdeen’s parents.

The upcoming prequel movie has added Scot Greenan and Grace Ackary as Burdock Everdeen and Asterid March, respectively. They essay the role of the father and mother of Jennifer Lawrence’s iconic heroine from the original ‘Hunger Games’ films, reports ‘Female First UK’.

It has also been announced that Melody Chikakane Brown and Jefferson White have joined ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ as Hattie Meeney and Mr. McCoy, respectively. ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ will feature Joseph Zada in the lead role of Haymitch Abernathy, the character previously played by Woody Harrelson in the original tetralogy, while Whitney Peak has been cast as his girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Maya Hawke will take on the role of Wiress, the former Hunger Games victor who now mentors the tributes of District 12, while Mckenna Grace will portray District 12 tribute Maysilee Donner.

Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ star Ben Wang have also joined the cast as Plutarch Heavensbee, Beetee Latier, and District 12 tribute Wyatt Callow, respectively. Glenn Close has signed on to play Drusilla Sickle, the cruel escort to the tributes of District 12, while Billy Porter has been cast as her estranged husband Magno Stift, who serves as the contestants' uninspired designer.

Kieran Culkin is set to appear in the movie as Caesar Flickerman, the character first played by Stanley Tucci in the original Hunger Games films, and Elle Fanning has signed on to play Effie Trinket, previously portrayed by Elizabeth Banks.

Rounding out the ensemble is Ralph Fiennes, who will step into the role of President Coriolanus Snow, previously played by the late Donald Sutherland in the original movies and by Tom Blyth in the 2023 prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’.‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ is based on Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel of the same name, and serves as the second instalment in her Hunger Games prequel trilogy. ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ makers cast actors for Katniss Everdeen’s parents | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Channing Tatum, Oscar Isaac, Zazie Beetz lined up for ‘Kockroach’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood star Channing Tatum is teaming up with Oscar Isaac and Zazie Beetz,and entering the vortex of the underworld in the upcoming film ‘Kockroach’.

The film tells the story of a mysterious stranger, who transforms himself into a larger-than-life crime boss, reports ‘Variety’.

The film is an adaptation of the novel by William Lashner, who wrote it under the pen name Tyler Knox. Matt Ross, the filmmaker behind ‘Captain Fantastic’ will direct from a screenplay written by Jonathan Ames. Andrew Lazar is producing under his Mad Chance production banner.

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in January in Australia. The film will be introduced to buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival next week.

As per ‘Variety’, Channing Tatum will be in Toronto for the premiere of his next film, Derek Cianfrance’s ‘Roofman’ and will also be honored with the festival’s Performer Award. He recently wrapped up Marvel Studios and Disney’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.

His credits include the ‘Jump Street’ and ‘Magic Mike’ franchises, as well as ‘Foxcatcher’, ‘Dear John’ and ‘The Vow’. Black Bear will represent the international rights while CAA Media Finance and Range Select will co-represent U.S. rights.

Isaac next stars in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ which will have its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and will also screen at Toronto. His other films include ‘Ex Machina’, ‘Dune’, ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ and the most recent ‘Star Wars’ trilogy. Beetz is an Emmy Award nominated actress known for her role in FX’s hit series ‘Atlanta’.Her films include ‘Deadpool 2’, ‘Joker’ and ‘The Harder They Fall’. Next she will star alongside Liev Schreiber and Stephen Graham in a new series for Apple TV+ based on the Lars Kepler crime novels. Channing Tatum, Oscar Isaac, Zazie Beetz lined up for ‘Kockroach’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Jennifer Aniston recalls fighting with studio over ‘Horrible Bosses’ ‘wig’

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Los Angeles,  (IANS) Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston recalled how she battled a studio over a brunette hued wig for the 2011 comedy “Horrible Bosses.”

Aniston told Vanity Fair during a career retrospective video interview that she fought Warner Bros. to wear a brunette wig in the 2011 comedy “Horrible Bosses.” The studio wanted Aniston on-screen with her iconic blonde tresses.

“I fought for that wig. That was not an easy battle,” Aniston said.

The actress said: “I wanted (my character) to look different. The argument from the studio, and I am sorry to call you out, was that ‘we are afraid it won’t look like you.’ That’s kind of the point! I still think it might look a little bit like me. But I’m glad I fought for it and stuck to my guns.”

Aniston starred in “Horrible Bosses” as Dr. Julia Harris, a sexually aggressive dentist who is harassing her assistant (Charlie Day), reports variety.com.

The raunchy R-rated comedy, along with 2013’s “We’re the Millers,” was seen as a big change in pace for Aniston as it actively pivoted away from her persona as a “girl next door.”

“I was always seen as a girl next door or the ingenuine,” Aniston said.

“It was so fun to play something like this because it’s so far away from anything that I am. That’s what the director liked. It’s so much not what you would expect from (me). That was the fun of it. That’s what made it more creatively exciting for me obviously.”

“Horrible Bosses,” also starring Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx, was a box office hit with just over $200 million worldwide.The 56-year-old actress and the majority of the original cast returned for the 2014 sequel, “Horrible Bosses 2.” Jennifer Aniston recalls fighting with studio over ‘Horrible Bosses’ ‘wig’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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