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Hawke on JLaw's Hunger Games Impact Ahead of Debut
12 Jul
Summary
- Maya Hawke stars in 'Sunrise on the Reaping' as Wiress.
- She was inspired by Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen.
- Hawke worked with director Francis Lawrence on the new film.
Maya Hawke is set to make her debut in the Hunger Games franchise with a role as Wiress in "Sunrise on the Reaping," scheduled for release on November 20, 2026. The actress, popular for her roles in "Inside Out 2" and "Stranger Things," expressed profound inspiration derived from Jennifer Lawrence's performance as Katniss Everdeen in the original films.
Hawke noted that Lawrence's portrayal elevated heroines in major action films, creating a benchmark she found personally impactful. This experience resonates with Hawke, given their similar ages during the original "Hunger Games" movie releases from 2012 to 2015. Her mother, Uma Thurman, is also an action film icon.
Despite her role as Wiress being described as "very small," Hawke finds it a significant moment, especially having worked with director Francis Lawrence, who helmed multiple installments in the franchise. The anticipation builds as fans await the film's release, with potential appearances by Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson also rumored.
