Suzanne Collins gave her readers a huge gift in returning to the world of The Hunger Games series, the first three books of which she wrote in 2008, 2009 and 2010, for the prequel story of one Haymitch Abernathy.

From Joseph Zada to Whitney Peak, here are the actors playing the characters set to be introduced in the Haymitch prequel film.

Succeeding Elizabeth Banks in the role she originated through the original Hunger Games trilogy, Fanning is someone that the fanbase has been calling for some time. Her time on one of the best Hulu original series - The Great - proves it, as she carries in a practically Effie way throughout that show’s run.