Who is Kelvin Harrison Jr? Actor Joins The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Cast With Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, and More

A fresh face has been announced for the upcoming blockbuster film, “The Hunger Games: Sunrise at the Reaping” – it’s Kelvin Harrison Jr.! According to Variety and initially reported by InSneider, he will portray the character of Beetee in this exciting new addition to the series.

Harrison’s professional journey has been truly extraordinary. Born in New Orleans in 1994, he began his acting career with supporting roles in movies such as Ender’s Game and 12 Years a Slave, according to Wikipedia.

The actor delivered a stunning portrayal in It Comes at Night, which brought him recognition. He further garnered fame for his roles in Luce and Waves. Additionally, you might have seen him in movies such as Elvis, Chevalier, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and he lent his voice to Taka in Mufasa: The Lion King.

Furthermore, Harrison has been honored with a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in The Trial of the Chicago 7, as well as a Hollywood Critics Association Film Award for Waves. Notably, he was also nominated for a British Academy Film Award for Waves, an Independent Spirit Award for Luce, and a Gotham Award for It Comes at Night.

It appears that the upcoming movie, “The Hunger Games,” is said to be based on the highly successful novel written by Suzanne Collins.

Besides Harrison, reports indicate that Joseph Zada plays the role of Haymitch Abernathy, McKenna Grace portrays Maysilee Donner, Whitney Peak takes on Lenore Dove, and Jesse Plemons stars as Plutarch Heavensbee in this production.

In addition to Harrison, Joseph Zada is said to star as Haymitch Abernathy, McKenna Grace steps into the role of Maysilee Donner, Whitney Peak assumes Lenore Dove, and Jesse Plemons takes on Plutarch Heavensbee.

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Harrison isn’t the only one joining the cast; reports suggest that Joseph Zada will play Haymitch Abernathy, McKenna Grace is Maysilee Donner, Whitney Peak becomes Lenore Dove, and Jesse Plemons gets the role of Plutarch Heavensbee.

As per the latest news, Francis Lawrence will direct the upcoming project, based on a script penned by Billy Ray. The film, titled “The Hunger Games: Dawn of the Bright,” is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026.

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2025-05-13 14:52