Elle Fanning has recently shared real reason behind her casting as Effie Trinket in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel.
In a new interview with MTV, the Maleficent actress discussed her casting in Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as she takes the role over from Elizabeth Banks, who portrayed an older version of Effie in the franchise’s first four movies.
“It was funny because I think fans made this happen in a way,” said the 27-year-old.
Elle remarked, “The studio [Lionsgate] said they were getting kind of hounded online, like, ‘Elle needs to play Effie.’”
All the Bright Places actress revealed that she’s especially excited to play Effie because she’s been “a huge fan” for some time.
“Effie has always been my favourite character,” she explained.
Mary Shelley actress pointed out that Elizabeth “brought so much – just even beyond those books — layers to that character”.
“I love her, and I have got to talk to Elizabeth. We’ve texted, and she sent me flowers and said, ‘May the odds be in your favour,’ so very special,” mentioned Elle.
Elsewhere in the interview, the Teen Spirit actress confirmed that they “haven’t started filming” Sunrise on the Reaping just yet.
She noted that they’re already thinking about her version of the character and will “hopefully make the fans happy”.
Meanwhile, Elle’s Sunrise on the Reaping will release in theatres on November 20, 2026.
