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Joseph Zada: 5 Things to Know About the New ‘Hunger Games’ Star

Joseph Zada stars as young Haymitch in ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel. Here’s what to know about the rising actor.

Before breaking into the global spotlight, Zada—represented by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, RGM, and Goodman Genow—earned recognition in acclaimed Australian series like Total Control and Invisible Boys. Zada stars as a young Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel set 24 years before Jennifer Lawrence ‘s character Katniss Everdeen’s story. “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,” co-president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Erin Westerman said in a press release, adding that they “stood out” for their “talent” and “the emotional truth they brought to these iconic roles.”

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