Finally we get news about who has been cast as Haymitch, the infamous drunk Victor of District 12 (Peeta and Katniss' mentor)! Drum roll please .... It's Woody Harrelson! I'm so so so happy that they went with Woody! I think he can play the twisted, complex mind of Haymitch like its nothing! Congrats Woody, welcome to
The Hunger Games family!
The role of former Hunger Games competitor and now mentor Haymitch Abernathy has been cast for the Hunger Games movie, according to official news from Lionsgate!–
LOS ANGELES, CA, May 10, 2011- Lionsgate® and the filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES are pleased to announce that actor Woody Harrelson (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, ZOMBIELAND) has been cast in the role of Haymitch Abernathy in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel.
Said director Gary Ross of the casting decision, “Haymitch is such an unforgettable character: funny cranky outrageous, sarcastic, impatient, biting but ultimately kind. I’m so grateful we have Woody Harrelson to play him. I can’t wait for us to get to work.”
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