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It seems like The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has found its Haymitch, and it's none other than the actor, Charlie Plummer!
In recent news, the actor is reportedly being eyed to play Woody Harrelson's character, Haymitch, for the 2nd prequel of The Hunger Games franchise that focuses on the 50th Hunger Games and 2nd Quarter Quell in which Haymitch won. (via X/@DiscussingFilm)
Internet's hilarious comments to Charlie Plummer being eyed as Haymitch in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Because of the news that Charlie Plummer is being considered to play the titular role at the Sunrise on the Reaping, fans poked fun at the casting, commenting that he is too old to play a 16-year-old Haymitch.
"Well uneye him because he is 25 years old and Haymitch is 16…" - a fan said (via X/@imnotpopbase)
Fans also trolled the news, saying that the production company announced the release date, BUT it seems like they haven't found the actors that will play the Sunrise on the Reaping characters yet!
"So they announced the release date for the movie but haven’t even casted their main character yet?" - another fan replied (via X/@SlayTheStupid)
Other fans also hilariously suggested that they should make Woody Harrelson young again because he's the ONLY actor who plays Haymitch perfectly well. (via X/@Alex_RobertsJ)
Although other fans are skeptical about Charlie Plummer being eyed to play the young Haymitch, some fans are excited about the possibility of Charlie playing the beloved character because he is a good actor, and they can see the vision of Mr. Plummer being Haymitch. (via X/@english_shamar)
Fans also clowned the casting news, joking that if the film wants to be authentic, they should cast a younger, lesser-known actor who fits Haymitch's description well.
"Why are they casting a 25 year old to play a 16 year old? cast an unknown 16 year old actor???" - another fan added (via X/@luv4jazlyn)
X users also roasted the casting news, stating that they should cast Timothee Chalamet to make The Hunger Games fans fuming with anger!
"You mean they’re not gonna tap Timothee Chalamet?" - an X user asked (via X/@asallach)
Other X users also agreed with the casting news, commenting that Charlie Plummer looks like Woody Harrelson, so it's okay for them that Charlie plays the young Haymitch.
"Looks like him!" - another X user remarked (via X/@CardandCoinShop)
And finally, X users are hyped up with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping film, saying that they will be seated and prepare to be emotionally damaged with the film adaptation of the book! (via X/@jhoanaaxo)
All about Charlie Plummer being eyed as the young Haymitch
Although the actor is still being eyed to play the young Haymitch, the actor still hasn't been offered the role yet, making the young Haymitch role still open for other actors in case there is an audition for it.
Maybe Charlie is being eyed to play the titular role because of his acting skills, and has great intuition whenever he's showing his acting chops in films and TV shows, making him one of Hollywood's next big things!
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Even if The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be released in November 2026, fans are hoping that the cast of the said prequel will do justice to the story, especially since this prequel is based on Haymitch's life before, during, and after he played at the 50th Hunger Games.
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