Jennifer Lawrence

Biography

Jennifer Shrader Lawrence is an Academy Award-winning American actress known for her versatility in both independent dramas and massive blockbusters. After taking a brief hiatus from franchise filmmaking to focus on character-driven projects and producing, she has dominated the headlines in early 2026 with a surprise return to her most iconic role. In 2026, it was officially confirmed that Lawrence will reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" (November 20, 2026). While the film is a prequel set during the 50th Hunger Games (featuring Joseph Zada as Haymitch), Lawrence appears alongside Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark) in a newly written framing sequence/epilogue that connects the history of the Second Quarter Quell to the future rebellion. Her involvement was a closely guarded secret until January 2026.