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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' new stars announced; Glenn Close and Billy Porter join the thrilling franchise
The latest addition to 'The Hunger Games' franchise has become the talk of the town for its star cast. So far, names like McKenna Grace , Maya Hawke , Ben Wang, Elle Fanning , Ralph Fiennes, and Kieran Culkin have been announced for the upcoming film. Slowly, more cast members are being announced, building up anticipation for the fans of the franchise. New cast members announced: Billy Porter and Glenn Close to join 'Hunger Games' New cast members for 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' have officially been announced. Glenn Close, who is well known for her roles in projects like 'Fatal Attraction,' 'The Deliverance,' and '102 Dalmatians,' is all set to join the team as Drusilla Sickle. She will play the rugged and almost cruel escort assigned for the tributes from District 12. Billy Porter, on the other hand, is joining the film and will play the role of Sickle's estranged husband, Magno Stift. The character will also play the official designer for all of the selected tributes in this film's games. About Glenn Close and Billy Porter Glenn Close is a veteran actress who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1974. She began her career in the industry with theater in the show 'Love for Love.' The actress started her career at 27 and has now managed to become one of the most prolific names in the industry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Some of her most prominent works include, but are not limited to, 'Dangerous Liaisons,' 'The Wife,' and 'Air Force One.' Billy Porter is a famous actor and singer who has risen to fame since he began his career in the entertainment industry in 1992. His debut came from Broadway shows, after which the celebrity ventured into acting and singing. His first film came with 'Twisted,' while he released his first album in 1997 with 'Billy Porter.' More about 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' The latest addition to the franchise, 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,' is based on one of Suzanne Collins' novels and is a prequel to the original trilogy. The film is set to explore the 50th Hunger Games and is set almost a quarter of a century before the events of the original films took place with Katniss. It will explore Haymitch Abernathy's story and how he came to be the victor of his games. Joseph Zada will play him in the film. Previously, Zada has worked on projects like 'We Were Liars,' 'Invisible Boys,' and 'The Speedway Murders.'
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Star Trek' Icon Teases Possible 'Spaceballs 2' Return
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors While he didn't play one of the lead characters, "Star Trek: Voyager" alum Tim Russ had one of the most memorable lines in 1987's "Spaceballs," and he might just be coming back for the sequel. After Amazon MGM's announcement about "Spaceballs 2", Russ took to X and reposted the announcement teaser. Along with the link, he wrote, "I may be ..... combing the desert again..!!!" I may be ….. combing the desert again..!!! — tim russ (@timruss2) June 13, 2025 Read More: Glenn Close Joins 'The Hunger Games' A scene in 1987's "Spaceballs" has Lord Dark Helmet's troops literally "combing" the desert in search of the heroes; i.e., using giant combs to rake the desert sands. Different troops are asked if they've found anything. Russ, who is using a giant hair pick instead of a comb, yells back, "We ain't found sh-t!" The eponymous vessel of "Star Trek: Voyager". The eponymous vessel of "Star Trek: Voyager". Paramount Russ has often joked about the fact that, in spite of his body of work, that one line remains the one thing many fans remember him for. Indeed, on IMDb, "Spaceballs" is listed as one of the top four projects Russ is known for, in spite of how short a time he's on screen. As much as "Spaceballs" fans know him best for his one line in the film, "Star Trek" fans know Russ better as Security Chief Tuvok from "Star Trek: Voyager", a Vulcan and close friend/confidant to Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew). Russ played Tuvok for all seven seasons of "Star Trek: Voyager" along with a cameo as an alternate version of the character on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". Decades later, he reprised the role in Season 3 of "Star Trek: Picard". Russ actually made a number of appearances across the franchise before finally being cast as Tuvok. He appeared as minor characters in "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Deep Space Nine", and in the 1994 feature "Star Trek: Generations". He even auditioned for the part of Geordi La Forge on "The Next Generation", though the role eventually went to LeVar Burton. If Russ does return for "Spaceballs 2", he'll join a cast that includes Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman, Mel Brooks, Daphne Zuniga, Rick Moranis, Josh Gad, and Keke Palmer. Josh Greenbaum is directing the sequel, with a script from Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad. There's no word on exactly when "Spaceballs 2" is expected to bow, but it is scheduled to release in 2027. More Movies: 'Naked Gun' Reboot Trailer Shares First Look at Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson Team Up 'Spaceballs 2' Recruiting 'Thunderbolts' Star
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘He's a contradiction!' Ben Wangs teases his Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping role
Ben Wang is 'really excited' to play Wyatt Callow in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'. The 25-year-old actor has been cast as the District 12 Tribute in the upcoming fantasy blockbuster, and has now teased how the character's duality will factor into the movie's story. When asked what aspects of Wyatt he was excited to explore, the 'Karate Kid: Legends' star said: 'Oh, there's so many. What really excited me about that character in the first place [is] he's not what he seems. 'I think that's part of the point of his character. He's seen by his community as one thing, but he's another thing underneath, and he's a contradiction. 'He's a logician, but he's got a really big heart, right? He's supposed to be cold and calculating, but he's actually the person who does the most illogical and selfless thing.' 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' will adapt Suzanne Collins' 2025 novel of the same name, and is the second instalment of the author's 'Hunger Games' prequel trilogy. In the book - which is set 24 years before 'The Hunger Games' on Panem - Wyatt is a Tribute from District 12, and is described as a 'compulsive oddsmaker' with a keen aptitude for arithmetic and observation, skills he leverages to assess fellow tributes and navigate the Games strategically. His analytical nature and reserved demeanour position him as a complex figure whose actions significantly influence the dynamics within the arena. Wang's Wyatt will appear alongside Joseph Zada's Haymitch Abernathy - as previously played by Woody Harrelson in the original 'Hunger Games' movies - while Whitney Peak portrays the protagonist's girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird. Meanwhile, Maya Hawke will play Wiress - the former Hunger Games champion who now serves as a mentor for those in District 12 - while Mckenna Grace has landed the highly sought-after role of District 12 Tribute Maysilee Donner. Kieran Culkin, Jesse Plemons and Kelvin Harrison Jr. have also signed on to appear in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping', and will play Caesar Flickerman, Plutarch Heavensbee and Beetee, respectively. The most recent actor to be added to the cast of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' is Ralph Fiennes, who will portray President Coriolanus Snow - the role previously held by the late Donald Sutherland in the original 'Hunger Games' films and Tom Blyth in the 2023 prequel 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'. In a statement, producer Nina Jacobson said: 'We wanted to honour Donald Sutherland by having one of this generation's greatest actors play President Snow 24 years before Katniss Everdeen entered the arena. 'Working with Ralph has been on my bucket list since he traumatised me for life in 'Schindler's List'. It's genuinely a thrill to welcome him to the Hunger Games.' 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' - which will be directed by Francis Lawrence - is slated to hit screens in November 2026.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Lawrence's advice to aspiring actors? Have kids
This week, actress Jennifer Lawrence promoted her new film — and motherhood. Two months after giving birth, Lawrence was at the Cannes Film Festival to discuss 'Die, My Love.' 'The Hunger Games' star plays a young mother in the movie, which she stars in alongside Robert Pattinson. In real life, Lawrence shares two children with husband Cooke Maroney including a 3-year-old son named Cy, according to People. At a festival press conference on Sunday, Lawrence was asked how motherhood had impacted her perspective on her career and life. 'Having children changes everything. It changes your whole life. It's brutal and incredible,' she said. Lawrence said she takes her children into account when deciding 'if I'm working, where I'm working, when I'm working.' She added that motherhood has made her a better actor. 'I didn't know I could feel so much, and my job has a lot to do with emotion and they've opened up the world to me. It's almost like feeling like a blister, something like so sensitive. So, they've changed my life, obviously, for the best, and they've changed me creatively,' she said. Lawrence then shared some advice for aspiring actors. 'I highly recommend having kids if you want to be an actor,' she said. Lawrence's costar, Pattinson, was also asked to weigh in on parenthood after Lawrence. He and his partner Suki Waterhouse welcomed a baby girl last spring. Pattinson praised the creative benefits that came along with becoming a parent. 'I think in the most unexpected way having a baby gives you the biggest trove of energy and inspiration afterwards,' he said. But Lawrence wasn't quite sold on his answer and interjected with a question of her own. 'You get energy from having kids?' she asked. He laughed and clarified that 'it's a different kind of energy.' He then playfully lamented that the question was impossible for a man to answer correctly, drawing laughs from his costars and the audience. 'It's literally — I'm just like, 'What Jennifer said.' I'm here to support," he said.
The Journal
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Journal
First-time buyers facing 'out of control' housing market like 'The Hunger Games', says TD
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS TD Rory Hearne has likened the 'out of control' housing market to 'The Hunger Games' such is the fierce competition for homes. The Dublin North-West deputy said that first time buyers face 'absolutely unaffordable prices', further questioning the transparency of the costs around trying to buy a house. 'It's like the hunger games out there in terms of housing. I'm not using that in any facetious way. I'm saying this is the reality,' he told reporters. Hearne that there was an issue around the 'gazumping' of buyers when they are informed that they have been outbid, causing the price of a home to shoot up further. 'Queues for renting, queues to try and buy, people being outbid, and for housing the issue of gazumping is still going on,' Hearne said. 'There are real issues around the opaqueness in terms of housing purchasing, and it is those first time buyers, people trying to buy a home, who are suffering, who are being made to pay absolutely unaffordable prices. Advertisement He said this has reached a point where this is 'not unusual' and placed blame at the government which he said has 'not got to grips with' the system. Hearne, who penned a 2022 book about the housing crisis called Gaffs before he was elected to the Dáil, is a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage which will have its first meeting today. First up on the agenda is local councils and their role in delivering housing. The City and County Managers Association – which represents local authority chiefs – will tell the Oireachtas Committee on Housing about the impediments that need addressing so councils can build more housing units. The group will outline while local authorities have delivered 24,000 social housing units since 2022, Government ambitions to increase this to 12,000 units per annum are 'simply not feasible without urgent structural support.' TDs will be told that there is a need for investment funding, coordinated servicing of land by state bodies and increased staffing for councils to help meet the 12,000 target. It is to hear that local authorities have delivered 24,000 social housing units since 2022, but that Government plans to increase this to 12,000 units per annum are 'simply not feasible without urgent structural support.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
