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'Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping' remains one of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2026.
Not only is the novel a massive success, selling 1.5 million copies worldwide in its first week, but the film has built an incredible ensemble.
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In an exclusive article for Deadline, it was announced that Jesse Plemons will be officially joining the cast as Plutarch Heavensbee, a role originally played by legendary actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' and both 'Mockingjay' films.
This was later confirmed by the Hunger Games social media account.
Originally seen as the Head Gamemaker who works with the rebellion, Heavensbee is a Capital cameraman who is assigned to the District 12 tributes.
Other cast members in 'Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping' include Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy (played by Woody Harrelson in the original films), Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, and McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner.
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Jesse Plemons has been acting professionally since 1991 when he was three years old and starred in a Coca-Cola commercial. Since then, he has become one of the most respected actors working today.
Plemons would give his breakthrough performance in 2006 in the television series 'Friday Night Lights' as Landry Clarke, playing the character until 2011.
In 2012, he garnered critical acclaim as Todd Alquist in 'Breaking Bad,' earning the nickname 'Meth Damon' for his physical similarity to actor Matt Damon.
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Plemons would go on to give multiple iconic performances in television and film, including 'All the Pretty Horses,' 'The Master,' 'Black Mass,' 'Bridge of Spies,' 'Fargo,' 'The Post,' 'The Irishman,' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'
Plemons has received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his performances in 'Fargo,' 'Black Mirror: USS Callister,' and 'Love & Death.' He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 'The Power of the Dog.'
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