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East of Eden Actor Joins Hunger Games Prequel
3 Oct
Summary
- Joseph Zada joins 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'.
- He will play a younger Haymitch Abernathy.
- Zada previously starred in Netflix's 'East of Eden'.
Australian actor Joseph Zada, currently generating buzz for his role in Netflix's "East of Eden," has been cast in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping." Zada will step into the shoes of a younger Haymitch Abernathy, a pivotal character previously embodied by Woody Harrelson in the "Hunger Games" film series.
Zada shared his mixed emotions about joining the highly anticipated prequel, telling Polyester, "It feels like I am a tribute and the Capitol is all the viewers watching to see whether I'm ever going to act again." He is also recognized for his role as Johnny Sinclair Dennis in the Prime Video series "We Were Liars."
Beginning his career in 2019 with the film "Bilched," Zada made a significant career move by dropping out of school to pursue acting. He has since gained recognition for his work in Australian television, including "Total Control" and "Invisible Boys," paving the way for his Hollywood endeavors.
