Finding young Haymitch Abernathy in Lionsgate’s film adaptation The Hunger Games: The Harvest Sunrise it’s over. Joseph Zada (East of Eden) will play a young version of the character Woody Harrelson has portrayed previously. Fans will know that Hemikey is the last champion in District 12 before his trainee Katniss Everdeen.
The official Hunger Games account shared the news.
In addition, Whitney Peak (hocus pocus 2) will play Haymitch’s love interest and co-leader Lenore Dove Baird in the 50th Annual Hunger Games, where children pay double the tribute to compete for their lives.
Erin Westerman, co-president of Lionsgate Film Group, shared in a statement on Deadline:Hunger Games The franchise has long been the launch pad for extraordinary young actors, and Joe and Whitney push that legacy forward with incredible hearts, depth and fire. ”
After auditioning for hundreds of talented performers from around the world, the two stood out – not only for their talent, but for the emotional truth they brought to these iconic characters. Hammickey has always been a fan favorite, and his origin story is one of the most anticipated stories in the franchise. ”
Francis Lawrence directed all Hunger Games The movie is returning except for the 2012 original. Billy Ray’s script is based on Hunger Games The latest prequel installment by author Suzanne Collins The harvest sunrise. The film will be released on November 20, 2026.
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