The Hunger Games’ Woody Harrelson Hasn’t Owned A Phone In Years, But The New Haymitch Actor Still Managed To Get A Sweet Message After Nabbing The Role

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For over ten years, since the debut of the first Hunger Games movie, the character of Haymitch Abernathy has been portrayed by Woody Harrelson. But with an upcoming book adaptation titled Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel delving into Haymitch’s own teenage Hunger Games experiences, a newcomer named Joseph Zada has been chosen to play young Haymitch. This exciting cast also includes Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, and others. As the filming is scheduled for this coming summer, indeed Zada received a message from the original Haymitch.

The New Haymitch Actor Has Heard From Woody Harrelson

Lately, Joseph Zada has been actively publicizing his upcoming series titled “We Were Liars“. Through this, we’ve gained insights into his journey so far as the new protagonist in “The Hunger Games”. Notably, he shared with TopMob that just like us, he’s discovering the cast only after undergoing rigorous auditions to secure the role. Here’s a snippet of Zada discussing his bond with Harrelson:

I’ve been spending time in Sydney with my family, making the most of our moments together before I leave for filming duties. However, I received a sweet message that seemed to be from Woody’s niece (since Woody doesn’t have a phone). I’m looking forward to talking to him soon, but it appears he’s overjoyed about my current situation.

Despite Woody Harrelson not usually relying on phones, his niece reached out to communicate her support for him accepting the role following him, as Zada shared with Vanity Fair. What a touching gesture!

Wait.. Why Doesn’t Woody Harrelson Have A Phone?

It might surprise you that a popular actor like Woody Harrelson doesn’t own a phone. Last year, during an episode of his podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” he discussed this very topic with co-host and fellow “Cheers” star Ted Danson (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter). In their chat, Harrelson initially shared the fact, and later explained his reasons for doing so. Here’s his perspective on the matter:

I prefer not to always be reachable or instantly accessible by anyone, anytime. Moreover, it’s not about avoiding connections; rather, I enjoy interacting with people, but I dislike being constantly tethered or tied down.

It appears that about four years ago, Harrelson decided to part ways with his phone as he recognized he was spending far too much time on it.

As a movie enthusiast, I decided to establish a two-hour daily screen time limit on my phone. It was around 9:30 last night when I inadvertently exceeded that limit at precisely 9:30! The next morning, I found myself already logged in for two hours straight, illustrating how easily time can slip away while engrossed in the digital world.

Hi there! It’s likely that many of us can find common ground with that idea! As Joseph Zada noted during their encounter, Woody Harrelson remains approachable and takes time to engage with people, even without his own phone. Known for his captivating performance in The Hunger Games films, it’s wonderful to learn he appreciates the recognition of such a role!

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2025-06-19 04:07