Oscar and Emmy winner Kieran Culkin has joined “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” as magnanimous host Caesar Flickerman. Stanley Tucci played the role in the original quartet of films. Culkin joins previously announced cast members Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy,

Lionsgate has announced key cast additions to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, set for release on 20 November 2026. Kieran Culkin will portray Caesar Flickerman, while Elle Fanning joins as a younger Effie Trinket.

Sunrise on the Reaping will release next year, and Lionsgate has confirmed several cast members for the prequel.