I dare you to find someone more perfect to play the younger version of Effie Trinket in the Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, the latest book-to-screen adaptation, than Elle Fanning. And fans of the books seem to agree, considering that once it hit shelves, they took to social media to campaign for the Margo’s Got Money Trouble star to step into the role.
In The Hunger Games movies, Elizabeth Banks’ stand-out performance made a lasting impression, from her approach to the character to the memorable wardrobe. Effie Trinket is someone who’s clearly always had complexities and layers, which is a gift for any actor to dig into. And Fanning was eagerly up to the challenge. According to a recent cover story for EW, she also credits those campaigning fans for helping her snag the role. She said:
