The Lionsgate film has landed the Oscar-winning actor to play the host of the Hunger Games who was previously portrayed by Stanley Tucci.

Oscar and Emmy winner Kieran Culkin will play Caesar Flickerman in the 'Hunger Games' prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' a role originated by Stanley Tucci in the first four movies.

Kieran Culkin and Elle Fanning join the cast of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping' as Caesar Flickerman and Effie Trinket, respectively. Stanley Tucci and Elizabeht Banks played the roles in the original film trilogy led by Jennifer Lawrence.