The Starvation Video games‘ fundamental movie sequence would finish with Mockingjay: Half 2, however there are nonetheless loads of Panem-based tales left to inform. The subsequent character to take middle stage is Haymitch Abernathy, who followers absolutely know as a mentor to Katniss and Peeta. His tribute days will quickly be advised within the e-book and upcoming prequel movie of the identical identify, Dawn on the Reaping. As a fan, I am psyched for the brand new film and, after listening to director Francis Lawrence’s replace, there’s one specific element I am actually pumped about.
Because the field workplace favored the primary Starvation Video games prequel movie, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, it appears audiences are nonetheless desirous to see extra installments on this franchise. It was beforehand introduced that Suzanne Collins’ Dawn on the Reaping could be launched in March, and it was thrilling to listen to that director Francis Lawrence would adapt the e-book. The filmmaker just lately mentioned the movie’s progress with Collider, and it appears like all the things is shifting proper alongside:
Yeah, I am capturing that this yr. So we have truly simply form of began prep. The e-book comes out mid-March. We have form of acquired a analysis section of prep. After London, I’ll go on a scout, after which we begin prepping in April, and we shoot this yr.
This thrilling replace doubles down a very thrilling truth for me. Contemplating the manufacturing schedule for Dawn on the Reaping, followers can sit up for the shortest hole between e-book publication and its movie adaptation on this franchise’s historical past. It’s one factor to have a plan laid out for a e-book that’s been out for some time. Nonetheless, it is one thing else completely for a theatrical tackle a novel to be within the works earlier than the supply materials has truly hit cabinets.
In fact, as a result of Dawn on the Reaping isn’t out but, that presents some logistical hurdles for Francis Lawrence and his collaborators. Lawrence went on to elucidate the “tough” facet of planning the movie in comparison with the sequence’ different installments:
I’ll say it is, like, it is tough as a result of, you realize, the e-book’s not out, so solely individuals know usually what it is about. I feel there was an excerpt that was put out, and Suzanne perhaps has a quote on the market about what the thematics are. So we’re, like, we’re researching a bit of, however yeah, like, we won’t put, you realize, scenes out or something like that, but.
I am so stoked to learn the e-book and study extra about Haymitch’s formative years as teenage District 12 tribute. Woody Harrelson performed him to perfection within the authentic 4 movies, and I am curious as to who’ll play his younger counterpart within the prequel. Up to now, followers have referred to as for Cobra Kai star Tanner Buchanan to play Haymitch. One other candidate is Home of the Dragon actor Tom Glynn-Carney, who appears to be down for it.
As for the novel, a number of the e-book’s heartbreaking particulars have been divulged by way of a Chapter One excerpt that was launched. It facilities on Haymitch being reaped for the Second Quarter Quell on his birthday and divulges he had a girlfriend named Lenore. On the entire, particulars are scarce, however I really feel like now we have a tear-jerker of a film on the way in which.
Provided that manufacturing isn’t anticipated to start out till June, Francis Lawrence and the remainder of the crew have three months to dig deep in Suzanne Collins’ newest e-book. As soon as followers learn Dawn on the Reaping, they’re going to absolutely have a greater thought of what to anticipate from the brand new film.
So, should you’re a fan like me, you must take consolation in the truth that after you end the e-book, you will not have to attend that lengthy for the accompanying movie adaption to hit cinemas. Extra instantly, although, I do know I will be heading to my native bookstore when the novel arrives. Dawn on the Reaping is about for launch on March 18th with its movie adaptation presently set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026.