Biography Flash: Joseph Zada From Unknown Australian Actor to Hunger Games Star at 20
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Biography Flash: Joseph Zada From Unknown Australian Actor to Hunger Games Star at 20
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Joseph Zada is suddenly everywhere, and for very good reason. At just twenty years old, this Australian actor has Hollywood buzzing—Julie Plec, the co-creator of "We Were Liars," says Zada's talent is so palpable that crew would literally stop mid-shoot just to watch him work, telling Page Six that text messages would flood in from the set, all saying, "You have got to see what this kid is doing." Plec herself is calling him extraordinary and sees his career about to explode. Mamie Gummer, who plays his mom in "We Were Liars," even recommended him to Zoe Kazan, who cast him in Netflix's "East of Eden," deeply impressed by his ability to bring emotional truth and nuance to characters that could just as easily be shallow or unsympathetic.
Only days ago, Joseph Zada made a splash at the “We Were Liars” world premiere screening and panel at Tribeca Festival in New York, turning heads and holding his own among Hollywood’s rising stars. He’s not slowing down—in a heartfelt conversation for Behind The Blinds Magazine, Zada opened up about his whirlwind year, sharing how he copes with sudden fame and pressure. He reflected on forming close bonds with his co-star Esther McGregor and making the most of late-night conversations, learning to channel anxiety into genuine connection and confidence on set. Zada’s also revealed he’s in Berlin, prepping for travels with family before diving headlong into the biggest project of his career yet.
The headlines over the last twenty-four hours all pivot around his casting as young Haymitch Abernathy in "The Hunger Games" prequel, "Sunrise on the Reaping." The internet is on fire thanks to Hunger Games fans gushing over what they’re calling absolutely spot-on casting. Zada himself has admitted in a Deadline interview he’s “ridiculously nervous” but also a huge admirer of the entire franchise. His colleagues are already raving—Mckenna Grace told Collider that Zada’s performance will have fans sobbing in theaters, predicting his emotional range is going to blow audiences away.
Zada’s professional ascent isn’t just about quick stardom. He describes acting as a way to connect deeply with others and insists he’s just happy to work. While the press side of things "sounds stressful," he says it’s enjoyable, especially because he’s been paired with trusted friends. He’s dreaming even bigger too—he’s started writing and hopes to direct a film before turning thirty, with a personal project in the works co-written with his older brother Hal.
On social media, the buzz grows daily. Fans dissect his interviews and on-set photos, and the younger Hollywood generation is watching his every move. If the next year plays out as predicted, Joseph Zada is destined not for fleeting fame, but for genuinely lasting stardom.
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