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The 'Hunger Games' Are Back, with an A-List Cast and Brutal Origin Story for Haymitch
The prequel will center on a darker young Haymitch and pair the franchise with several major stars, producers said.
- On November 20, *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping* premieres, featuring 21-year-old Australian actor Joseph Zada as the teenage Haymitch Abernathy, exploring the cynical mentor's origins before Woody Harrelson's portrayal.
- The *Hunger Games* franchise remains a cultural juggernaut, with novels selling over 100 million copies and films grossing over $3.3 billion, driving demand for new content exploring established characters.
- Thousands auditioned for the role before Zada was selected; he joins a cast including Ralph Fiennes as President Snow and Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, with Zada recently appearing in Netflix's *East of Eden* as Cal Trask.
- Co-Star Kieran Culkin praised Zada's preparation on set, telling him, "You're going to be around a while," while actor Mckenna Grace navigated intense stage combat with Glenn Close during the five-month production.
- Author Suzanne Collins controls the franchise's future, writing only when inspired; director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson remain ready if she returns, though any continuation depends entirely on her vision.
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The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch – WTOP News
Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a “Hunger Games” adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in
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The 'Hunger Games' are back, with an A-list cast and brutal
Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a “Hunger Games” adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his
·Baltimore, United States
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