Lionsgate releases a new “Meet Haymitch” promotional featurette for the upcoming prequel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The teaser, shared on July 4, is designed as a first look at the character’s backstory, centered on Haymitch Abernathy as a young Games victor. Both reports say the promo introduces Joseph Zada portraying Haymitch, described as the winner of the 50th Hunger Games. The featurette is presented as part of a celebratory rollout timed to the “Reaping Day” and Haymitch’s birthday. While the coverage focuses on the promotional content rather than plot details, it frames the appearance as an origin-story preview. The film is scheduled to release on Nov. 20. Overall, the sources agree that the new marketing material highlights Zada’s casting and character setup, positioning young Haymitch’s early victory and background as a key element of the prequel.