The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Introduces Joseph Zada as Young Haymitch Abernathy
Lionsgate unveiled its first look at young Haymitch Abernathy in the upcoming prequel film "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," scheduled for release on November 20. A promotional featurette released on July 4 introduces actor Joseph Zada as the victor of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, marking the character's first appearance before the events of the main trilogy.
The "Meet Haymitch" featurette explores the origin story of the mentor character familiar to audiences from the primary Hunger Games films, where Woody Harrelson portrayed the adult version. By chronicling Haymitch's backstory through the Second Quarter Quell, the prequel offers insight into the circumstances that shaped the character central to the original narrative.
- Joseph Zada cast as young Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games prequel launching November 20
- Promotional featurette released July 4 provides first look at the character's origins
- Film depicts the 50th Hunger Games competition where Haymitch became victor
Coverage
- Deadline — ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Promo Introduces Joseph Zada’s Young Haymitch
- Variety — ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ First Look Revealed in ‘Meet Haymitch’ Featurette