Joseph Zada is set to star as the younger version of Haymitch, who was portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the original “Hunger Games” films. “Sunrise on the Reaping” takes place 24 years before the events of the first “Hunger Games” movie, when Haymitch is 16.

Meet the cast of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping', the upcoming prequel centered on a young Haymitch Abernathy. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence, is set to hit theaters next year.

Lionsgate has announced its next Hunger Games film, Sunrise on the Reaping, set to release on November 20, 2026. This prequel will focus on a young Haymitch Abernathy and his traumatic journey during the 50th Hunger Games.