Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning · 24 Oct 2025 · T−392
Fan contest winner cast as Blair
Lionsgate announced on Instagram that Florida actor Devon Singletary had won the casting call. It shared his reaction and his first day on set.
Outlets differ on whether the role has lines.
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- 24 Oct 2025 · T−392
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- 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Reveals Winner of Fan Open Casting CallTheWrap · 24 Oct 2025 · thewrap.com · SecondaryVerifies: Devon Singletary cast as Blair, announced on the official Instagram
- 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Announces Winner of Fan Casting CallParade (via AOL) · 24 Oct 2025 · aol.com · SecondaryVerifies: Winner's reaction video and first day on set shared by Lionsgate
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