Ever since The Starvation Video games: Dawn on the Reaping was introduced, it’s change into one among our most-anticipated upcoming guide diversifications, and getting all of the casting information over the previous few months has solely added to the hype. I imply, Elle Fanning being chosen to play Effie Trinket is actually a fan’s dream come true! As we anticipate the film’s launch subsequent yr, Fanning has shared how the OG Effie, Elizabeth Banks, reached out to congratulate her on taking up the position.
Elle Fanning was at San Diego Comedian-Con this previous weekend to advertise her subsequent film, Predator: Badlands. When she was requested about her subsequent position in Starvation Video games, she revealed how Banks welcomed her to the half. In her phrases:
She despatched me flowers that have been stunning saying ‘The chances are in your favor’.
Now, that’s simply too good! In Fanning’s interview with Leisure Tonight, she mentioned that Banks despatched her flowers after she was solid within the position in Might together with essentially the most on-brand notice. As she additionally shared:
We haven’t filmed but, however we’re nonetheless arising with issues. I’ve [seen some designs], and I’ve been speaking to get it good, particularly for the followers of that as effectively. She’s my favourite character once I watch these movies, and I believe that’s actually due to Elizabeth Banks and the way nice she is.
Beforehand, Elizabeth Banks reacted to the information by saying that she thinks Fanning is “excellent” for the position in Dawn on the Reaping. The brand new Starvation Video games installment takes place 24 years earlier than the unique story the place we first meet Effie and he or she pulls Katniss and Peeta’s names on the Reaping ceremony. After we see Effie within the prequel targeted on Haymitch’s Starvation Video games, we’ll meet her by her sister Proserpina, who’s a part of the Starvation Video games prep staff.
Effie Trinket is one among many returning Starvation Video games characters that will probably be depicted in Dawn on the Reaping. Different notable casting selections on this class have included Ralph Fiennes being tapped to play President Snow, Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Jesse Plemons enjoying Plutarch Heavensbee, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latier and Maya Hawke as Wiress.
It’ll be thrilling to see Effie Trinket on this period of the Starvation Video games in the course of the occasions of the fiftieth Video games when she meets Haymitch Abernathy for the primary time. There are such a lot of scenes from the guide for Dawn on the Reaping we are able to’t wait to see come to life, together with Effie’s key moments — nonetheless, we can’t spoil these right here.
The film is being directed by Francis Lawrence, who beforehand helmed the final 4 films of the franchise. It reportedly began filming in July, however Elle Fanning has but to affix the set. We’re wanting ahead to seeing her model of Effie Trinket come to life when the film hits theaters on November 20, 2026.