Sydney actor Joseph Zada cast as young Haymitch in Hunger Games prequel
Joseph Zada, a 21-year-old Sydney actor, was cast as young Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel to the blockbuster franchise. The former Waverley College student chose acting over completing high school, securing the role despite minimal blockbuster film experience. Producer Nina Jacobson called the search for the role "exhaustive and exhausting" before selecting.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 08:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 08:12 UTC
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