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 projects.

From his rising career to his impressive collaborators, here’s everything to know about Zada below.

He’s From Australia

Zada, 20, was born and raised in Sydney, Australia.

He’s Already Making Waves on TV

Before breaking into the global spotlight, Zada — represented by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, RGM, and Goodman Genow — earned recognition in acclaimed Australian series like Total Control and Invisible Boys

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