She has been cast as Effie Trinket in the upcoming film "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping." Lionsgate made the announcement in a post shared to its social media on Tuesday.

Fans wonder if the adaptation of The Sunrise on the Reaping could fix this crucial mistake made in Hunger Games.

The cast is coming together, and it was recently revealed that Elle Fanning will play the role of Effie Trinket in the prequel. And now OG Effie Elizabeth Banks has reacted to that casting.

Banks says that "in the increasingly fascist world we're living in," her character Effie Trinket is "more relevant than ever" -- as Lionsgate continues to announce casting for the Haymitch prequel ...

Effie Trinket is one of many returning Hunger Games characters that will be depicted in Sunrise on the Reaping. Other notable casting decisions in this category have included Ralph Fiennes being ...

Effie Trinket was the loveable escort to District’s 12 Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellnark (Josh Hutcherson) in the original films.

Elle Fanning has revealed that her casting as young Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping was heavily influenced by fan campaigns. Speaking during San Diego Comic-Con, the ...

As Effie Trinket, the escort who preps the kids for “The Hunger Games,” Elizabeth Banks is unrecognizable behind thick makeup and some ridiculous hair and hats. The plucky villainess talks to ...

Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The Alexander McQueen frock she is wearing will be featuring in the upcoming Met exhibition. ©Lions Gate/Courtesy Everett ...

Elle Fanning is being eyed to play the younger Effie Trinket in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” as the actress currently has the offer to play the role, TheWrap has learned.

Elle Fanning has officially joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, taking on the iconic role of Effie Trinket. The Emmy-nominated actress will portray a younger version of ...