May the odds ever be in favor of these young actors. Lionsgate have thrown three of the most important roles in their upcoming “hunger games” prequel film“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the reaping.”
Joseph Zada will play Haymitch Abernathy, the tribute from District 12 which was originally played by Woody Harrelson in the original films “Hunger Games”. Whitney Peak plays Haymitch’s girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird. Both parts were announced late on Wednesday. And announced on Thursday to join the role was McKenna GraceWho plays the second District 12 tribute, Maysilee Donner.
“Sunrise on the reaping” is based on the latest novel by Suzanne Collins who published last month, which blinks back to the so -called “Second Quarter Quell” or the 50th Hunger Games, which took place 24 years before the events in the first “Hunger Games” book and after the events in the last prequel -the last prequel –
“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the reaping “will be released in theaters on November 20, 2026. Francis Lawrence, who has directed the majority of the series, returns to the director’s chairman and works from a script adaptation of Billy Ray. The color strength has taken $ 3.3 which has taken $ 3.3 which has taken $ 3.3.
Both Zada and Peak could both be prepared for outbreaks thanks to landing the lead roles. Zada is known for the town Australia series “Invisible Boys” and will soon be seen in Amazon’s series “We Were Liars” and Netflix’s adaptation of “East of Eden” with Florence Pugh.
Peak will be the leadership of Sony’s upcoming shark thriller “Shiver” opposite Phoebe Dynevor, and will be seen together with Liam Neeson and Teresa Palmer in “4 Kids Walk in a Bank” for Amazon MGM’s Orion label. She also has the lead role in the upcoming “Gossip Girl” Restart at Max and was in “Hocus Pocus 2.” Peak is also a model that will be the new face of Coco Mademoiselle -scent for Chanel.
Grace Has the Most Name Recognition of the Trio So Far, Known for “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” and she’s got a busy year with the colleen Hoover adaptation “Regretting you,” Kissa “Kissa” Kiss 2, “Spy glass” “Shout 7“And Lionsgate’s” Anniversary “.
“The Hunger Games franchise has long been a launch plate for remarkable young actors, and JO and Whitney carry that legacy forward with incredible heart, depth and fire,” said Lionsgates Erin Westerman. “After trying hundreds of talented artists from all over the world, these two stood out – not only for their talent, but for the emotional truth they brought to these iconic roles. Hayitch has always been a fan favorite, and his history of origin is one of the most expected in the franchise.
“Deb Zane and Dylan Jury monitored an exhaustive (and exhausting!) Search to find a young actor with skill and imagination to embody Young Haymitch,” added Jacobson. “Jo prepared like crazy and stole our hearts. Then the Whitney breath like Lenore Dove. When we put together the two, it was one of the magic cast moments when you know your search has led you home.”
Meredith Wieck and Scott O’Brien monitor the project for Lionsgate. Robert Melnik negotiated the business for the studio.
Zada is represented by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, RGM and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher. Peak Repped by CAA, Canopy Media Partners, Play Management, The Initiative Group and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime Levine Samine. Grace is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360 and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.
