Francis Lawrence on The Hunger Games: The Sunrise on the Reaping
Director Francis Lawrence revealed that Joseph Zada and McKenna Grace developed secret backstories for their characters.
Director Francis Lawrence revealed on October 27, 2026, that he worked closely with Joseph Zada and McKenna Grace to develop private backstories for their characters, Haymitch Abernathy and Maysilee Donner, in the upcoming film The Hunger Games: The Sunrise on the Reaping. According to slashfilm.com, these hidden narratives were created to deepen the onscreen relationship between the two tributes.
The production process for the film also involved extensive rehearsals focusing on action sequences and fight choreography, which were conducted in Spain. These preparations were designed to ensure the physical intensity of the scenes matched the emotional weight of the character dynamics.
The source material for the film, written by Suzanne Collins, was published in 2025. The relationship between Haymitch and Maysilee was originally introduced in the 2009 book Catching Fire. Francis Lawrence has directed every film in The Hunger Games franchise with the exception of the first installment.
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Who are the actors playing Haymitch Abernathy and Maysilee Donner?
Joseph Zada plays Haymitch Abernathy, and McKenna Grace plays Maysilee Donner.
Where did the production rehearse the fight choreography?
The production team conducted extensive rehearsals for action sequences and fight choreography in Spain.