Meet the New Faces of ‘The Hunger Games’ Prequel: Young Haymitch and His Mysterious Love Revealed!
As a film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that Joseph Zada, who charmed us in “Invisible Boys,” has been selected to step into the iconic boots of Haymitch Abernathy, previously portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the initial four films. Moreover, Whitney Peak, known for her captivating performance in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” will bring Lenore Dove Baird, a Covey member and Haymitch’s girlfriend, to life. Producer Nina Jacobson mentioned that Joseph had put in an incredible amount of effort, while Whitney left us all breathless with her portrayal of Lenore Dove. Their on-screen chemistry resulted in a moment that made it clear the search for these leads was finally over. This upcoming Lionsgate production is based on Suzanne Collins’ novel, released by Scholastic on March 18, 2025.