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Maya Hawke Joins 'Magic: The Gathering' Movie
· Confirmed
In Short: Stranger Things star Maya Hawke has been cast in Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro's upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular card game.
Deadline reported that Maya Hawke will play an undisclosed role in the film, marking the first major cast addition.
Hawke, known for her role as Robin Buckley in Netflix's 'Stranger Things,' is set to star in the project directed by Matt Johnson.
Johnson, a 'Magic: The Gathering' fan, is also writing the screenplay with Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald.
'Magic: The Gathering' was first published in 1993 and has since grown into a global phenomenon with professional play circuits and dedicated conventions.
The movie's development began in the mid-2010s but was shelved before Hasbro partnered with Legendary Entertainment to produce it.
The film's plot and character details remain undisclosed, but Hawke's role is expected to be a key one.
Hawke is represented by CAA and Untitled Entertainment, and her casting marks a notable shift towards blockbuster filmmaking.
Legendary Entertainment is known for adaptations like 'A Minecraft Movie' and the 'Dune' franchise.
What this adds
Deadline and independent reporter Daniel Richtman first broke the news of Hawke's casting.
The character Hawke will play is under wraps, with the casting grid listing the part as 'Female lead.'
Hawke's role in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' as the younger version of Wiress is also upcoming.
Background
Magic: The Gathering is a collectible, tabletop, and digital collectible card game created by Richard Garfield. It was released by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 as the company's first trading card game.