Katniss Everdeen's father was friends with Haymitch Abernathy. Murray Close/Lionsgate Katniss' father dies in a mining explosion before the events of the original "Hunger Games" trilogy.

Suzanne Collins returns to The Hunger Games world with Sunrise on the Reaping, following Haymitch Abernathy’s time in the deadly arena. Study up before diving into the prequel.

Cognac. Haymitch's story in "Sunrise on the Reaping" is gut-wrenching for so many reasons, and these are just a few of them. The film adaptation of the novel is set to be released on November 20 ...

In a new interview with publisher Scholastic, Suzanne Collins talked about her new 'Hunger Games' prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' which follows Katniss Everdeen's mentor Haymitch Abernathy.

Throughout the original Hunger Games trilogy, Haymitch Abernathy serves as an ally and mentor to Katniss and Peeta Mellark during the 74th and 75th Hunger Games, advising them on how to look after ...

Haymitch Abernathy won the 50th Hunger Games with cunning and skill, facing deadly odds and a deadly arena. Haymitch's victory came at a heavy price, with his loved ones murdered in retaliation by ...

Suzanne Collins to release a new book and movie in "The Hunger Games" franchise titled "Sunrise on the Reaping" based on Haymitch Abernathy's Games.

Joseph Zada will star as Haymitch Abernathy, who was played by Woody Harrelson in the original series. McKenna Grace will star as Maysilee Donner, one of Haymitch's district partners who also gets ...

That said, Haymitch’s story is going to be heartbreaking, so be emotionally prepared going in. There’s a reason Haymitch is an old drunk when we meet the middle-aged version in The Hunger Games.

Murray Close/Getty ImagesMay the odds be ever in the favor of The Hunger Games filmmakers as they cast the actor to play young Haymitch Abernathy.The fan-favorite character, portrayed by Woody Harrels ...

Jeffrey Wright would consider returning to District 3 as Beetee Latier. In June, it was confirmed that a new “Hunger Games” prequel movie focusing on Haymitch Abernathy would debut in 2026.