The world of Panem is set to expand with the announcement of a prequel movie focusing on Haymitch Abernathy’s victory in the Hunger Games. Based on Suzanne Collins’ upcoming book “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the storyline is set during the second Quarter Quell, 24 years before Haymitch becomes a mentor to Katniss and Peeta. Fans have expressed strong opinions about who should play a middle-aged President Snow in the film.
Casting Young and Middle-Aged President Snow
In the prequel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” Tom Blyth portrayed a young President Snow, while Donald Sutherland played the older Snow in the original Hunger Games trilogy. Fans now suggest Kiefer Sutherland, Donald’s son, to play a middle-aged Snow, highlighting the strong resemblance between the father and son. As pointed out by @IMDBorg, this idea has gained significant traction.
Father-Son Casting: A Proven Formula
TikTok user @imperator.marikosa drew parallels to the successful father-son casting seen in “Monarch: A Legacy of Monsters,” where Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt played the same character at different ages. This precedent supports the idea that Kiefer could effectively portray the same character in a similar manner.
Fan Reactions and Support
Twitter users have overwhelmingly supported the idea of Kiefer Sutherland playing President Snow, with comments such as:
- @Get Me Another…: “Sometimes the obvious answer is also the right one.”
- @Sko Hayes: “Of course!! Who else would you choose?? He also plays an excellent bad guy.”
- @Cory Sims: “Holy moly…why didn’t I think of that?!😳😳😳”
- @Mcusr: “If Monarch Legacy of Monsters can do it, both Kurt & Wyatt knocked it out of the park. Hunger Games can pull this off brilliantly as well.”
Wrapping Up
Kiefer Sutherland has emerged as a fan-favorite choice to play a middle-aged President Snow in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel. With Suzanne Collins’ book “Sunrise on the Reaping” set to release on March 18, 2025, and its film adaptation scheduled for November 20, 2026, fans eagerly await to see if this casting becomes a reality. For more updates on movie schedules and entertainment news, visit HitPlay.
