The search for young Haymitch Abernathy in Lionsgates film adaptation ofThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapingis over.
As fans will know, Haymitch was the last winner from District 12 before his mentee Katniss Everdeen.
The Hunger Games official accountshared the news.
Woody Harrelson as the older Haymitch.© Lionsgate
His relationship with Lenore Dove is deeply woven into the emotional history of Panem.
Francis Lawrence, who has directed all of theHunger Gamesmovies except the 2012 original, is returning.
The script by Billy Ray is based onHunger Gamesauthor Suzanne Collins latest prequel installment,Sunrise on the Reaping.
The film is due out November 20, 2026.
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