[Video] The Hunger Games: Josh Hutcherson (Peeta) talks about Suzanne Collins’ new book about Haymitch

For millions of fans around the world, Josh Hutcherson will forever be Peeta Mellark, the brave baker from District 12 ready to do anything to protect Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence). His role in the Hunger Games saga made him an international star, and his attachment to the world of Panem has never wavered, as he confirmed at Dream It Fest Paris 2. Like many fans of the saga, has he already read Suzanne Collins’ latest book, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping ?

Josh Hutcherson answered honestly that he hadn’t bought the new opus yet, adding humorously: “I’m a very slow reader.” However, he made no secret of his eagerness to discover the new book: “I’m really excited to read it, I mean Suzanne Collins is an amazing author, and I’ve heard that this new book is incredible”. The actor also revealed that he is very proud to have been a part of a saga like The Hunger Games, which continues to be enriched by new novels over the years.

@rostercon Lors d'un panel à la Dream It Fest Paris 2, une fan a voulu savoir si Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark) avait lu le 5e livre Hunger Games (The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping). #joshhutcherson #hungergames #hungergamesbooks #suzannecollins #peetamellark #difparis2 #dreamitcon son original – Roster Con

What is The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping about?

The novel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, released in the U.S. on March 18, focuses on the youth of Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss and Peeta’s future mentor, as he is drawn to participate in the 50th annual Hunger Games. A sinister event called the Quarter Quell, where the number of tributes is doubled to punish the districts for their past rebellion.

The official synopsis is as follows: “As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.”

Like the Coriolanus Snow prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will soon have its own movie adaptation. A movie that Josh Hutcherson should watch with interest if he hasn’t read the book yet. Are you planning on reading the novel dedicated to Haymitch? Let us know in the comments.