Kelvin Harrison Jr. joins 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' cast

getty_kelvin_05132556070
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has revealed another cast member.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. has been tapped to play Beetee Latier, a character played by Jeffrey Wright in the original series.

The Lionsgate franchise previously revealed that Joseph Zada will star in the lead role of 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy, while Whitney Peak will play his love interest Lenore Dove. Jesse Plemons has signed on to play gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee and Mckenna Grace will play one of the District 12 tributes, Maysilee Donner.

Sunrise on the Reaping is a prequel to the original Hunger Games series, based on the books by Suzanne Collins. It focuses on the events of Haymitch’s games, a role played by Woody Harrelson in the original.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set to hit theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.

Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

3-sisters-2025

Snowflake Boutique

November 7, 2025 Entertainment

The 49th Snowflake Boutique will be Friday, November 7th 1:00pm -8:00pm and Saturday, November 8th 9:00am – 5:00pm at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in the South Sisters Building. Admission is $4.00 per person, children

static_digital_840x400_thomasrhett_2025_regional_cascadesamphitheater_0926

Thomas Rhett at Cascades Amphitheater

September 26, 2025 Entertainment

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music as Thomas Rhett brings his Better In Boots Tour  to the Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA, on Friday, September 26, at 7:30 PM. Join us for an evening

static_digital-venueemail_735x385_linkinpark_2025_regional_modacenter_0919

Linkin Park with JPEGMAFIA Live at Moda Center

September 19, 2025 Entertainment

Get ready for an electrifying night of music as Linkin Park and JPEGMAFIA take the stage at the Moda Center! This is a once-in-a-lifetime to experience the legendary rock anthems of Linkin Park, whose powerful performances have