Like "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," "Sunrise on the Reaping" is a prequel. The story follows 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy as he navigates being reaped and having to fight to the death in the 50th annual Hunger Games.

Sunrise On The Reaping' has locked deals with cast members Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak, Deadline can announce.

After Zada’s casting was unveiled, Jacobson spoke to Deadline about the arduous process of finding “a young actor with the skill and imagination to embody young Haymitch.” She added that Zada “prepared like crazy and stole our hearts.”