The Starvation Video games: Dawn on the Reaping has discovered its younger leads. The second prequel novel to the unique “Starvation Video games” trilogy is ready 24 years earlier than Katniss Everdeen’s (Jennifer Lawrence) time within the enviornment. The plot highlights the ability of propaganda and political manipulation, and facilities on the morning of the reaping of the fiftieth Starvation Video games through which Haymitch competed. Dawn on the Reaping will likely be launched in theaters on November 20, 2026.
Now, it has been revealed that Joseph Zada (Invisible Boys) will painting the beloved District 12 tribute, Haymitch Abernathy, (initially performed by Woody Harrelson within the first 4 movies), with Whitney Peak (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) enjoying Haymitch’s girlfriend and a member of the Covey, Lenore Dove Baird. Producer Nina Jacobson mentioned that Joseph “ready like loopy” and “Whitney took our breath away as Lenore Dove.” And placing them each collectively created a magical second that rapidly made it clear the seek for the leads was over. The Lionsgate film is predicated on Suzanne Collins’ novel of the identical identify, which was launched on March 18, 2025, by Scholastic.
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‘Starvation Video games’ Producer Talks Casting the Good Younger Haymitch in Upcoming Prequel
With ‘Dawn on the Reaping’ hitting bookshelves, ‘Starvation Video games’ producer Nina Jacobson talks concerning the casting course of for the difference.
The Starvation Video games has been one of the vital worthwhile movie franchises of all time, giving a number of now-successful actors their first massive image. So many legendary characters have been born from its novels and movie diversifications, with Abernathy being one in every of them. Now followers get to see the origin of the alcohol-loving man who received the fiftieth Starvation Video games and was pressured to mentor all of District 12’s tributes.
The “Distinctive Problem” Of Casting a Younger Haymitch
Francis Lawrence, who has directed each installment of the franchise since Catching Hearth, will proceed to direct, this time from a screenplay adaptation by Billy Ray. Colour Drive’s (The Starvation Video games, Diary of a Wimpy Child) Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will produce and Cameron MacConomy (Purple Sparrow, The Starvation Video games: Mockingjay – Half 1 & 2) will government produce. Lionsgate Movement Image Group co-president Erin Westerman has little doubt that Zada and Peak will carry the torch of the movie franchise being a launching pad for proficient actors.
‘The Starvation Video games’ franchise has lengthy been a launching pad for outstanding younger actors, and Jo and Whitney carry that legacy ahead with unbelievable coronary heart, depth, and fireplace. After auditioning a whole lot of gifted performers around the globe, these two stood out — not only for their expertise, however for the emotional fact they introduced to those iconic roles. Haymitch has all the time been a fan favourite, and his origin is among the most anticipated within the franchise. His relationship with Lenore Dove is deeply woven into the emotional historical past of Panem. We will not watch for followers to expertise the story that formed one of the vital compelling characters within the collection.”
Casting a younger Haymitch does not erase the legacy of Woody Harrelson’s model, in fact. As an alternative, it guarantees so as to add depth and lore to an already spectacular character. Nevertheless, Harrelson’s impression on the position made it a little bit of a “distinctive” problem to seek out somebody that matches. Producer Nina Jacobson opened as much as Selection concerning the position’s casting earlier this yr.
“No one might be Woody Harrelson however Woody Harrelson. However you need to discover that mischief that he has in him inherently and attempt to perceive, for those who flip again time from the person you meet firstly of “The Starvation Video games,” who he was earlier than all of that, and why he turned that.”
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The Starvation Video games: Dawn on the Reaping
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November 20, 2026
- Director
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Francis Lawrence
- Producers
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Brad Simpson