2 weeks Ago By Just Jared
Lionsgate has announced casting for the two lead roles in the upcoming movie The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping!Newcomer Joseph Zada has been cast as a young Haymitch Abernathy while Gossip Girl‘s Whitney Peak will take on the role of his girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird.The film, based on the recently released book, follows a young Haymitch Abernathy and his journey in the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games. Woody Harrelson portrayed the character in the first four Hunger Games movies.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-President Erin Westerman told Deadline, “The Hunger Games franchise has long been a launching pad for remarkable young actors, and Jo and Whitney carry that legacy forward with incredible heart, depth, and fire. After auditioning hundreds of gifted performers from around the world, these two stood out—not just for their talent, but for the emotional truth they brought to these iconic roles. Haymitch has always been a fan favorite, and his origin story is one of the most anticipated in the franchise.
His relationship with Lenore Dove is deeply woven into the emotional history of Panem. We can’t wait for fans to experience the story that shaped one of the most compelling characters in the series.” Joseph will soon be seen in the new Prime Video series We Were Liars premiering in June.
The photo here is a still from that show!There are casting rumors for four other roles, though nothing is yet confirmed.Browse through the slideshow to see who else is rumored to star in the movie..
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