The arena is calling—this time, it’s your chance to answer.
For the first time ever, The Hunger Games franchise is holding an official open casting call on TikTok, and it could be your gateway into Panem. Lionsgate has announced that fans can now audition for a role in the upcoming installment, “Sunrise of the Reaping,” by submitting a video through the Hunger Games’ official TikTok page.
How to audition
To enter, participants must be 18 years or older and submit a 30- to 60-second self-tape video in character. The video should showcase your acting ability, original persona, and immersion in the Hunger Games world. You can portray a tribute, a Capitol citizen, a Peacekeeper, or even a character type that could exist during Haymitch’s time. Upload your video to TikTok and tag it with #SunriseOfTheReapingCasting.
The official video announcement, now live on @TheHungerGames TikTok page, outlines submission guidelines and offers fans a glimpse at what the casting team is looking for: originality, intensity, and a strong connection to the Hunger Games universe.
What’s at stake
This isn’t just a fan campaign, this is the real deal. Selected auditionees will be contacted for the next round of casting and could potentially appear in Sunrise of the Reaping, set for release in late 2026. Roles include speaking and non-speaking parts, including tributes and Capitol figures.
No agent, acting reel, or film experience? No problem. This open call is designed to give newcomers a shot. Lionsgate is inviting people from all walks of life to bring their passion and creativity to the screen.
You are the next tribute
This is your chance to step into Panem—not as a viewer, but as a character. Whether you’ve been a fan since 2012 or you just discovered the series through The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, this casting call opens a door for all aspiring actors, cosplayers, and creatives.
Prepare your monologue, press record, and show the world who you are.
And remember—the world will be watching, and may the odds be ever in your favor.