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Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson return for Hunger Games prequel
Developed over time first seen 2 weeks ago
Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed that she, Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson will appear in *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping*, returning as Katniss Everdeen, Peeta Mellark and Haymitch Abernathy. Lawrence said reuniting with Hutcherson and the original crew after 11 years was emotional, adding that Harrelson’s unannounced visit to her hotel was part of what made it feel familiar.
The prequel follows a young Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, competing in the 50th Hunger Games and is due in cinemas on 20 November. Its source novel ends with a flash-forward featuring the older Katniss, Peeta and Haymitch, indicating the film may include a scene with them. Lawrence previously said she would return if the right opportunity arose; the franchise has earned $3.3 billion worldwide.
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In short
- Lawrence, Hutcherson and Harrelson return in the prequel.
- The story centres on young Haymitch’s 50th Hunger Games.
- The film reaches cinemas on 20 November.
How this story developed
- 1 week ago Lawrence’s latest comments confirmed Harrelson’s return as Haymitch, joining her as Katniss and Hutcherson as Peeta; the franchise has grossed $3.3 billion worldwide.
- 1 week ago Lawrence has now described her return as “unbelievable” and “so beautiful”, revealing that reuniting with Hutcherson and the original crew felt emotional.
- 1 week ago Lawrence confirmed that Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson will also return as Peeta and Haymitch, with the film’s flash-forward in Suzanne Collins’ novel suggesting the older characters may appear together.
- 1 week ago Jennifer Lawrence has reprised Katniss Everdeen for the first time in 11 years in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, an upcoming prequel about young Haymitch’s 50th Hunger Games that is due in cinemas on 20 November.
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- The Hollywood Reporter Jennifer Lawrence Finally Confirms ‘Hunger Games’ Return, Reunites With Two Former Co-Stars
Explained simply
The Hunger Games is a film and book series set in Panem, a future society where the Capitol rules districts and stages a televised contest in which young people fight to survive. Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, and Peeta Mellark, played by Josh Hutcherson, became central characters in the original films.
Haymitch Abernathy, played in the earlier films by Woody Harrelson, is a former Games competitor who later mentors Katniss and Peeta. The prequel’s main story follows a younger Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, during the 50th Hunger Games.
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Originally published by Variety as “Jennifer Lawrence Says Playing Katniss Again After 11 Years in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Was ‘Crazy,’ ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘So Beautiful’”.