Suzanne Collins

Biography

Suzanne Collins is an American television writer and novelist best known as the architect of "The Hunger Games" universe. Her dystopian trilogy, which redefined Young Adult literature in the late 2000s, has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. In 2026, she returns to the forefront of pop culture with the film adaptation of her latest novel, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" (November 20, 2026). The book, which was released in March 2025 and sold 1.5 million copies in its first week, explores the 50th Hunger Games (the Second Quarter Quell). Collins served as an Executive Producer and creative consultant on the film, working closely with screenwriter Billy Ray to ensure the tragic backstory of Haymitch Abernathy (played by Joseph Zada) remained faithful to her vision. Industry insiders have noted that this project marks a rare level of involvement for an author, with Collins reportedly instrumental in the casting of Ralph Fiennes as President Snow. She has stated that the story was inspired by the Scottish philosopher David Hume and the concept of "implicit submission".