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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has cast its Haymitch and Lenore Dove. Joseph Zada is set to play District 12 tribute Haymitch Abernathy, while Whitney Peak will essay the role of his girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird. In The Hunger Games franchise led by Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson plays the older version of the character.
Produced by Lionsgate, the film takes place 40 years after the events of prequel feature The Ballads of Songbirds & Snakes and 24 years before Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's time in the arena. Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak cast in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingWritten by Billy Ray, the upcoming film is set to start filming this summer. The previous five films in the franchise have grossed over $3.
3 billion at the worldwide box office. Speaking about the casting of Joseph and Whitney, Lionsgate co-president Erin Westerman stated, "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.
"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Casts THESE Young Actors In Lead Roles; All About Upcoming Franchise FilmIntro: After a long search, the next Hunger Games film has landed its lead actors. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film is set to release in theatres on November 20, 2026. It is based on Suzanne Collins's latest book, which tells the story how Haymitch Abernathy won the deadly tournament.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has cast its Haymitch and Lenore Dove. Joseph Zada is set to play District 12 tribute Haymitch Abernathy, while Whitney Peak will essay the role of his girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird. In the Hunger Games franchise led by Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson plays the older version of the character.
Produced by Lionsgate, the film takes place 40 years after the events of prequel feature The Ballads of Songbirds & Snakes and 24 years before Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's time in the arena. Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak cast in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingWritten by Billy Ray, the upcoming film is set to start filming this summer. The previous five films in the franchise have grossed over $3.
3 billion at the worldwide box office. Speaking about the casting of Joseph and Whitney, Lionsgate co-president Erin Westerman stated, "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.
" She added, "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.
”More about Joseph Zada Australian actor Joseph Zada was recently seen in the queer Australian series Invisible Boys, based on Holden Sheppard's novel. He has several upcoming projects that will draw in new fans before the Hunger Games films. His next role is in the Amazon Prime Video series We Were Liars, which is due to release on June 18.
Joseph also completed another Netflix series, East of Eden, based on the 1952 John Steinbeck novel, with actors Florence Pugh, Mike Faist, Martha Plimpton, Tracy Letts, and Chris Abbott. More about Whitney PeakBest known for the Gossip Girl reboot that streamed on Max, Whitney Peak has several upcoming films, including the thriller Shiver with Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor. She is also starring in 4 Kids Walk into a Bank opposite Liam Neeson and Teresa Palmer.
She also acted in Hocus Pocus 2 with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimi. In 2023, Whitney was named the newest face of Coco Mademoiselle, becoming the first Black face of a Chanel scent. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Hunger Games (@thehungergames) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Hunger Games (@thehungergames) She added, "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.”ALSO READ: Suzanne Collins Announces Fifth Book in the Hunger Games SeriesMore about Joseph Zada Australian actor Joseph Zada was recently seen in the queer Australian series Invisible Boys, based on Holden Sheppard's novel.
He has several upcoming projects that will draw in new fans before The Hunger Games film. His next role is in the Amazon Prime Video series We Were Liars, which is due to release on June 18. Joseph also completed another Netflix series, East of Eden, based on the 1952 John Steinbeck novel, with actors Florence Pugh, Mike Faist, Martha Plimpton, Tracy Letts, and Chris Abbott.
More about Whitney PeakBest known for the Gossip Girl reboot that streamed on Max, Whitney Peak has several upcoming films, including the thriller Shiver with Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor. She is also starring in 4 Kids Walk into a Bank opposite Liam Neeson and Teresa Palmer. She also acted in Hocus Pocus 2 with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimi.
In 2023, Whitney was named the newest face of Coco Mademoiselle, becoming the first Black face of a Chanel scent..
