Glenn Close is gearing up to play a fabulously fearsome character in the upcoming Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping.
On Thursday, Nov. 20, fans got a first look at Close's character in the upcoming prequel movie adapted from author Suzanne Collins' latest Hunger Games book—and some fans almost didn't even recognize the Fatal Attraction actress in the trailer.
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Glenn Close Dramatically Transforms for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Role
Close, 78, plays the role of Drusilla Sickle, a villainous official of the Hunger Games who serves as the escort for Panem's District 12, the same role that is later filled by Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) in the original trilogy.
To transform for the role, Close was turned into an eccentric and colorful member of the Capitol, sporting a bright orange bob with harsh, choppy bangs.
She also appeared to be wearing some amount of facial prosthetics to give her eyebrows and unnatural arch and an unsettling smile outlined in vibrant red lipstick, rendering her nearly unrecognizable to fans.
View this post on Instagram"I didn't even recognize you at first!" one of her fans exclaimed under the post, while another user said they "thought it was someone else for a minute."
One awestruck fan wrote, "DIVA I COULD BARELY RECOGNISE YOU!!"
"You absolutely nailed it!!!" another user said of Close's portrayal of the character.
Someone else echoed, "you’re literally the perfect drusilla!!! incredible work & can’t wait to see more??"
Glenn Close Says New 'Hunger Games' Role Is a 'Thrilling New World'
Sharing the first trailer to her Instagram page on Thursday, Close opened up about her excitement to be a part of the dystopian franchise, calling it a "thrilling new world."
"For me personally, I CAN'T WAIT to see this movie, especially all the young actors' work," she wrote in her caption. "They were a fabulous bunch."
The new prequel film has no shortage of young actors and rising stars on the cast, with names like Elle Fanning, McKenna Grace and Whitney Peak set to portray some of the major players.
Joseph Zada will play the role of a young Haymitch Abernathy, a character who is introduced in the original trilogy as an adult, played by Woody Harrelson. Sunrise on the Reaping follows Haymitch's experience in the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the second Quarter Quell.
Other notable actors on the cast include Jesse Plemons, who will play Plutarch Heavensbee, Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, Kieran Culkin and Caesar Flickerman, Billy Porter as Magno Stift and Maya Hawke as Wiress.
In her Instagram post on Thursday, Close teased, "Let the 50th Hunger Games begin."
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.
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