Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Joseph Zada Cast as Haymitch in New Hunger Games Film
Joseph Zada, known for his role in 'We Were Liars,' is set to play Haymitch Abernathy in the upcoming 'Hunger Games' prequel, 'Sunrise on the Reaping.'
Zada has read the book twice and is a big fan of the series.
He's also set to star in the Prime Video adaptation of 'We Were Liars,' which comes out June 18.
Author E. Lockhart was impressed with Zada's ability to portray the complex emotions of Johnny Sinclair Dennis in 'We Were Liars,' including his pain and humor.
'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' movie is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026.
Joseph Zada will play Haymitch Abernathy in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'.
Zada is a fan of the 'Hunger Games' series and has read the book twice.
Zada also stars in the upcoming Prime Video adaptation of 'We Were Liars'.
E. Lockhart praised Zada's portrayal of Johnny in 'We Were Liars'.
'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' is set to release in theaters November 20, 2026.
- Who
- Joseph Zada
- What
- Zada will portray Haymitch Abernathy in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'.
- When
- The movie is set to arrive in theaters November 20, 2026.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- N/A
- Actor
- Joseph Zada
- Character
- Haymitch Abernathy
- Movie
- 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'
- Release Date
- November 20, 2026
- Related Work
- Prime Video's 'We Were Liars'