Biography Flash: Joseph Zada's Hollywood Takeover - From We Were Liars to Hunger Games Sensation at 20
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Biography Flash: Joseph Zada's Hollywood Takeover - From We Were Liars to Hunger Games Sensation at 20
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Joseph Zada is having what industry insiders might call “a moment.” In the past few days, his name has been everywhere in entertainment headlines and social media thanks to a trifecta of breakout roles and magnetic public appearances. The freshest wave comes courtesy of the *We Were Liars* streaming launch on Prime Video, where Zada’s turn as Johnny has critics and fans alike hooked. According to Julie Plec, co-creator of the series, Zada’s performance was so captivating on set that crew members would pause filming just to watch him work. Plec even revealed to Page Six that after Mamie Gummer saw Zada’s talent, she personally recommended him for Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of *East of Eden*. Thanks to this word-of-mouth, Zada landed a role in what’s shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most anticipated releases of next year.
If that wasn’t enough, Joseph Zada landed the prize role of young Haymitch Abernathy in *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping*, a casting coup considering the rumors that he was up against some major Hollywood names, as confirmed in interviews by his *We Were Liars* co-star, Emily Alyn Lind, for PEOPLE magazine. Lind reminisced about FaceTiming Zada in LA while he was nervously waiting for the news—though, as she put it, “he just gets what he wants.” His chemistry and ambition are drawing attention not just from costars but from fans, fueling an online frenzy after the official Hunger Games Instagram posted a feature on Zada this week.
Joseph, only 20 and Australian, seems refreshingly unfazed by the noise. In a new feature for Behind the Blinds magazine, he opened up from Berlin about relishing simple pleasures: hanging in Halifax with co-star Esther McGregor, devouring club sandwiches, and daydreaming about future projects. Notably, he revealed plans to direct a feature film by age 30 and is already co-writing a movie with his brother Hal, with hopes to start shooting next year.
On the business side, the Zada buzz is already paying industry dividends. For the *Sunrise on the Reaping* prequel, set for a mega-release on November 20, 2026, Zada will share the screen with a heavyweight cast including Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, and Elle Fanning. With fan speculation rampant on X and Instagram, Zada took to social media twice this week—one behind-the-scenes moment from the Berlin apartment with his family, and another shoutout hyping his next big read, which some fans think could tease a future adaptation.
All told, Joseph Zada’s star is not just rising—it’s in full ascent. From on-set stories to bold career plans and glowing endorsements, he’s the name to watch. Thanks for listening to this edition of “Joseph Zada - Biography Flash.” Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a moment, and don’t forget to search “Biography Flash” for more great stories like this one.
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