Dawn on the Reaping Has Lastly Discovered Its Haymitch

The seek for younger Haymitch Abernathy in Lionsgate’s movie adaptation of The Starvation Video games: Dawn on the Reaping is over. Joseph Zada (East of Eden) can be taking part in the younger model of the character beforehand portrayed by Woody Harrelson. As followers will know, Haymitch was the final winner from District 12 earlier than his mentee Katniss Everdeen.

The Hunger Games official account shared the information.

Moreover, Whitney Peak (Hocus Pocus 2) can be taking part in Lenore Dove Baird, Haymitch’s love curiosity and co-lead within the fiftieth Starvation Video games, the place double the tributes of kids are provided to compete for his or her lives.

In an announcement from Deadline, Lionsgate Movement Image Group Co-President Erin Westerman shared, “The Starvation Video games franchise has lengthy been a launching pad for outstanding younger actors, and Jo and Whitney carry that legacy ahead with unbelievable coronary heart, depth, and hearth.”

“After auditioning a whole bunch of gifted performers from all over the world, these two stood out—not only for their expertise, however for the emotional fact they introduced to those iconic roles. Haymitch has all the time been a fan favourite, and his origin story is without doubt one of the most anticipated within the franchise. His relationship with Lenore Dove is deeply woven into the emotional historical past of Panem. We are able to’t anticipate followers to expertise the story that formed one of the compelling characters within the collection.”

Francis Lawrence, who has directed the entire Starvation Video games motion pictures besides the 2012 authentic, is returning. The script by Billy Ray relies on Starvation Video games writer Suzanne Collins’ newest prequel installment, Dawn on the Reaping. The movie is due out November 20, 2026.

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