Anew rumor aboutSunrise on the ReapingsuggestsMike Faist could play the belovedHunger Gamescharacter.
Of course, this wouldn’t be the first timeThe Hunger Gamesmovies brought in stars older than their characters.
And bothBallad of Snakes and Songbirdsleads are older than their characters.
It’s not easy finding child and teen stars who can successfully helm such a major franchise.
Based on previous installments in the franchise, it’s unlikely theHunger Gamesprequel will cast younger unknowns.
It also wouldn’t be the wisest move from a production perspective.
Minors must juggle school with filming, which limits how much they can be on set.
Needless to say,Sunrise on the Reaping’s rumored casting might actually be a good thing.
Now we’ll just have to wait and see if they’re true.
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping explores the dystopian world of Panem 24 years prior to Katniss Everdeen’s story. This prequel focuses on the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell, unveiling the origins of crucial events and traditions in the series.
