Who Is Wiress: Maya Hawke’s Hunger Games Character ExplainedIconic actress Maya Hawke has been confirmed to join The Hunger Games franchise in its upcoming movie Sunrise on the Reaping as Wiress!

SUMMARY

The Hunger Games franchise found worldwide fame and love from fans when it debuted in the early 2010s.

The franchise started expanding with the release of the 2023 film, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

According to a report, Maya Hawke has joined The Hunger Games franchise and will be seen in the 2026 movie Sunrise on the Reaping!

The Hunger Games franchise is ever expanding, especially after the success of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Well, Maya Hawke is the newest cast member to join the franchise, and she will be portraying an iconic role in the upcoming movie.

But who is this character, and what significance does she have in the upcoming 2026 movie? Well, with the fame and success that Maya Hawke has been receiving lately, it only seems logical that she would portray the role of Wiress in the franchise.

Maya Hawke joins The Hunger Games franchise as Wiress

Well, Maya Hawke is officially in the Hunger Games (as in the franchise, not the actual games). The actress will debut in the franchise in the upcoming 2026 movie, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

Maya Hawke in a still from Stranger Things | Credits: 21 Laps EntertainmentThe news was revealed very recently when Deadline confirmed that Maya Hawke was cast in the role of Wiress in the iconic franchise. Alongside Hawke, the cast includes Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak, who will be portraying the roles of Haymitch Abernathy and Lenore Dove Baird.

Sunrise on the Reaping is based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins and will be set 24 years before the events of the first novel. The upcoming movie (similar to the books) will showcase the 50th Hunger Games, where Haymitch Abernathy is the main protagonist.

Jesse Plemons as Young Plutarch: Honoring Hoffman, He Is Set To Ignite ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’

However, the inclusion of Maya Hawke in the franchise is great news indeed since the star has been getting quite a lot of fame recently. After the infamous Instagram controversy, Hawke has been getting sympathy and a show of support from millions of people.

But other than the controversy, fans are genuinely excited to see the character of Wiress since she is a bada*s in Suzanne Collins’ recently revealed novel. Here’s what we know so far about her.

Who is Wiress, and where have we seen her before?

Belonging to District 3, Wiress was the victor of the 49th Hunger Games. A resourceful woman with cunning intelligence, she went by the nickname ‘Nuts’ (which was quite apt).

Wiress also appeared in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Credits: LionsgateDespite the trauma that she suffered during her games, Wiress mentored several people chosen for the Hunger Games in the novels. She continued to show her support for the Rebellion.

“I’m in”: Josh Hutcherson Ready to Return as Peeta in Hunger Games Sequel Under One Condition and It Involves Suzanne Collins

Although she did not win by force, Wiress was declared the winner during the 49th Hunger Games when her competitor cracked his skull open accidentally and drowned in the lake. However, what Wiress did was outsmart her opponents and survived till the end.

Wiress even became a part of the victor alliance when she was picked up again for the 75th Hunger Games, which was later shown in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Fans may remember the intelligent woman who discovered that the arena was designed like a clock. When The Careers ambush the arena, Wiress is sadly killed in the encounter.

Well, these are some spoilers because we know that she will be safe in the upcoming movie The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Fans will certainly be waiting to see how Maya Hawke nails this character.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is slated for a release date of 20 November 2026 (USA).