Elizabeth Banks Has Seen Sunrise on the Reaping, Praises Joseph Zada
The former Effie Trinket said the new Hunger Games film is amazing and called Zada a perfect Woody Harrelson as young Haymitch.
Elizabeth Banks said she has seen The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and called it amazing, according to Variety. Banks also singled out Joseph Zada, who plays a young Haymitch Abernathy in the film, saying he is a perfect Woody Harrelson in the role.
The film is based on Suzanne Collins' 2025 novel Sunrise on the Reaping and opens in theaters Nov. 20 from Lionsgate.
Banks played Effie Trinket in the first four Hunger Games movies from 2012 to 2015. Woody Harrelson originated the role of Haymitch in the franchise.
The cast includes Jesse Plemons as Plutarch, Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, and Mckenna Grace, Glenn Close and Whitney Peak as new characters. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson return as Katniss and Peeta.
Earlier in October 2026, Zada discussed his work on the movie, including his first day filming on the Cornucopia.
Quick answers
When does The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping come out?
The film opens in theaters Nov. 20 from Lionsgate.
Who plays young Haymitch in Sunrise on the Reaping?
Joseph Zada plays young Haymitch, a role Woody Harrelson originated in the franchise.
What is Sunrise on the Reaping based on?
It is based on Suzanne Collins' 2025 novel Sunrise on the Reaping.