Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy Following in the footsteps of Woody Harrelson in the original Hunger Games series, Joseph Zada will play a young Haymitch Abernathy, who turns 16 at the beginning ...

The 'We Were Liars' star Joseph Zada will star as Haymitch Abernathy, while the actress Whitney Peak will play his girlfriend Lenore Dove Baird in the film.

Bringing in Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak for this origin story isn’t just a casting move—it’s a calculated shift in tone and storytelling. This isn’t another Katniss-style hero’s journey.

Actors Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak will play the characters respectively in the upcoming prequel to the original trilogy that takes place 40 years after the events of the most recent tale, The ...

McKenna Grace will play Maysilee Donner, a fellow District 12 Tribute alongside Haymitch Abernathy, portrayed by Joseph Zada. Whitney Peak will take on the role of Lenore Dove Baird, Haymitch’s ...

“ The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping ” has found its leads. Joseph Zada will star as District 12 tribute Haymitch Abernathy, while Whitney Peak will play his girlfriend Lenore Dove Baird.

A Variety report has revealed that Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak will be starring as the lead characters in this Lionsgate film, and it is slated for a release on November 20, 2026.

Joseph Zada will play Haymitch Abernathy, Tribute from District 12, with Whitney Peak playing Haymitch’s girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird. You can watch their reveal videos by scrolling down.

Joseph Zada will play Haymitch Abernathy, with Whitney Peak playing Haymitch’s girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird. The prequel story is focused on fan favorite Haymitch, who later acted as a mentor ...

Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak cast as leads in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, out Nov. 20, 2026.

EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate‘s The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has closed deals for its first two leads, enlisting Joseph Zada for the role of Haymitch Abernathy, Tribute from District 12, and ...