Other recent additions to the cast are Lili Taylor (“The Conjuring”) and rising young talent Ben Wang (“Karate Kid Legends”), who recently worked with Lawrence on the upcoming Stephen King adaptation “The Long Walk“ coming to theaters on September 12.

Fiennes is set to portray the diabolical politician who was previously brought to life by the late Donald Sutherland.

Sunrise on the Reaping will release next year, and Lionsgate has confirmed several cast members for the prequel.