Jesse Plemons

Biography

Jesse Lon Plemons is an American actor who has evolved from a "scene-stealing" character actor into one of the most respected leading men of his generation. Often compared to the late Philip Seymour Hoffman for his ability to play both Everyman figures and unsettling antagonists, he has become a favorite of auteurs like Martin Scorsese and Yorgos Lanthimos. In 2026, Plemons steps directly into Philip Seymour Hoffman's shoes. He has been cast as the young Plutarch Heavensbee in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" (November 20, 2026). In this prequel, Plemons portrays the future Head Gamemaker during his early years as a Capitol camera operator and propaganda strategist, exploring the character's secret path toward rebellion during the Second Quarter Quell. He also stars in one of the year's most secretive and high-profile blockbusters: "Digger" (October 2, 2026). Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu,