First look of Ralph Fiennes in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping revealed

Production on The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping seems to be going steady as fans have just gotten a glimpse at a poster of Ralph Fiennes donning his President avatar. Eagle-eyed fans noticed a poster showing Fiennes as President Coriolanus "Coryo" Snow, with the title "Panem's no.1 Peacekeeper." Although it's not a real still from the set or the film, it does show Fiennes in his full glory as he takes on the iconic role in the franchise.

The poster shows him wearing a wig and in a military style outfit with a sword in one hand. He is looking out at the skyline, while illustrations of the cityscapes lie beside him.

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The actor is taking on the role from Donald Sutherland, who played Snow in the franchise's previous installments. Talking about his thoughts on playing the character in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Fiennes told Entertainment Tonight,

"I worked with Donald Sutherland once. I thought he was fantastic. Obviously big shoes to sort of stand alongside of, but he brought wonderful complexity to that part and I'm playing a slightly younger version of him. I am challenged but excited. I'm looking forward to it."

More details about The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

The Hunger Games franchise is gearing up for another gripping chapter with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, an upcoming dystopian action spectacle being brought to fans by Francis Lawrence with a script written by Billy Ray. The film brings Suzanne Collins' 2025 novel to life and will serve as a sequel to Ballard of the Songbirds & Snakes and a prequel to the original 2012 Hunger Games.

As the sixth installment in the franchise, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is bringing a diverse cast with legacy actors and some fresh faces. Joseph Zada stars as a young Haymitch Abernathy, with McKenna Grace starring as Maysilee Donner and Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird. Joining them are Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow, Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle, Billy Porter as Magno Stift, and Iris Apatow as Proserpina Trinket, among others.

Production for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping started just as the book was announced in June 2024, with Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson returning as producers. Filming was initially set to take place in Los Angeles in January 2025, but soon moved to Germany and then Spain.

From its simultaneous book and movie announcement to its intricate casting and carefully chosen locations, Sunrise on the Reaping promises a meticulously crafted dive into Panem’s history, combining intense action with deep character exploration.