"Sunrise on the Reaping," one of two prequels Collins has released in the aftermath of the original books, is set 24 years before the events of the series' first novel. Chronicling the 50th Hunger Games, the tale is told from the perspective of Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss' hardened but lovable mentor, who ultimately wins the games.

The Hunger Games fans have given their thumbs up to their movie series' latest casting. Lionsgate has announced that the second prequel film, Sunrise on the Reaping, will feature Jesse Plemons as a young version of Plutarch Heavensbee.