McKenna Grace Joins Cast for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Mckenna Grace has been cast as Maysilee Donner in the upcoming film adaptation of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, joining Joseph Zada as young Haymitch Abernathy and Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird. The film, directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence and written by Billy Ray, is based on Suzanne Collins' recent prequel novel and is set 24 years before the original series, focusing on the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. Grace's character, Maysilee, is a fellow District 12 tribute and an ally to Haymitch, with connections to characters from the original series. The adaptation is produced by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, with Lionsgate overseeing the project. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled for release in November 2026. This casting announcement highlights the continued expansion of the Hunger Games franchise, which has grossed over $3.3 billion at the box office.