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Following the publication of the second "Hunger Games" prequel novel, "Sunrise on the Reaping," last March, the film adaptation is set to hit theaters on November 20th of this year. Tonight, the studio officially released the third trailer and two brand-new posters (pictured below).
The film is once again directed by Francis Lawrence, who helmed the last three installments of the original series and the first prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." Billy Ray, screenwriter of the original franchise's first film, returns to pen the script. The story primarily focuses on the experiences of a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy as he competes in the 50th Hunger Games.
※ The third trailer can be seen via the link below ▼
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This installment's cast includes: Ben Wang, Elle Fanning, Whitney Peak, Maya Hawke, Billy Porter, Lili Taylor, Glenn Close, and Mckenna Grace. The film also features Ralph Fiennes as a middle-aged President Snow, Kieran Culkin as a young Caesar Flickerman, and newcomer Joseph Zada as the young Haymitch. Jesse Plemons will portray the younger version of Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee, a role originated by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in the main series.
Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence, who starred as Peeta and Katniss in the original series, have also been confirmed to make an appearance.