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Joseph Zada is officially on Hollywood’s radar. The young actor is making a major splash as the newest face in The Hunger Games universe, playing a young Haymitch Abernathy in the upcoming prequel Sunrise on the Reaping. While he may be new to American audiences, Zada’s already made waves back home in Australia with standout performances and a growing list of buzzy projects.
From his rising career to his impressive collaborators, here’s everything to know about Zada below.
He’s From Australia
Zada was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. Though new to the Hollywood spotlight, he’s already made a name for himself back home through Australian TV projects and modeling.
He’s Already Making Waves on TV
Before stepping into the global spotlight, Zada earned attention for roles in acclaimed Australian series like Invisible Boysand Total Control, showing off his range and on-screen charisma.
His Breakthrough Role Is in The Hunger Games Prequel
Zada stars as a young Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a highly anticipated prequel set during the 50th Hunger Games. The film gives fans a deeper look at the character’s origins, decades before Katniss Everdeen’s story.
He’s Worked With Award-Winning Directors
Zada is set to appear in East of Eden, a Netflix limited series helmed by Zoe Kazan and starring Florence Pugh and Jacob Elordi. Working with established talent this early in his career signals big things ahead.
He’s Got More Big Projects Lined Up
In addition to Sunrise on the Reaping, Zada is starring in Amazon Prime Video’s adaptation of We Were Liars, a bestselling YA novel.
