Elle Fanning is set to portray a young Effie Trinket in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The film will explore the story of Haymitch Abernathy and the events surrounding the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games, with Fanning stepping into the iconic role originally played by Elizabeth Banks.
Discussing the Role and Fan Expectations
During a recent interview to promote her latest movie, Predator: Badlands, Elle shared insights on preparing for her Effie Trinket role. She revealed that she has been reviewing costume designs and working carefully to embody the character authentically for longtime Hunger Games fans. She said,
“We haven’t yet, so we’re still coming up with it,”
and added,
“I’ve been talking to, you know, trying to get it just right, especially for the fans of that as well. I’m very excited though.”
Connection With Elizabeth Banks
Elle confirmed that she has communicated with Elizabeth Banks, who made Effie Trinket a standout character in the original series. Praising Banks’s impact on the role, Fanning noted,
“I actually have been in touch. She is, I mean, what she’s done with Effie, that character, she’s my favorite character when I watch those films, and I think that’s really because of Elizabeth Banks and how great she is,”
adding that Banks sent her flowers with a supportive message,
“She sent me flowers, it was beautiful, saying, ‘The odds are in your favor.’”
Looking Ahead to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
With Elle Fanning stepping into the role of Effie Trinket, anticipation is building around the new film’s approach to expanding the Hunger Games universe. As production continues, fans are eager to see how Fanning’s portrayal will honor Elizabeth Banks’s legacy while bringing fresh life to this pivotal character.
