Maya Hawke Cast in 'Key' Role for Legendary's Live-Action Magic: The Gathering Movie
The Stranger Things star’s role is being kept under wraps as Legendary and Hasbro build a film and television universe around the billion-dollar brand.
- On Wednesday, Stranger Things star Maya Hawke became the first actor cast in Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment's live-action Magic: The Gathering film adaptation.
- Director Matt Johnson will helm the project, finally advancing the 33-year-old trading card game adaptation after years of stalled development at Universal and 20th Century Studios.
- Producers prioritized Hawke for the "key" role, which is expected to anchor an ensemble cast, according to reports surrounding the casting announcement.
- Legendary and Hasbro are developing a broader universe, planning both the film and a linked television series based on the trading card game franchise.
- The game's rich mythology spans vast fantasy worlds and captivates more than 50 million fans worldwide, providing the foundation for Legendary's ambitious multi-platform adaptation.
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It is considered the most successful collectible card game in the world, even if uninitiated people have never heard of it: Hasbro earns millions with »Magic: The Gathering«. A feature film is supposed to push the brand – a star is now known.
Magic: The Gathering Casts Stranger Things Star as Female Lead
Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro's live-action Magic: The Gathering movie is one step closer to reality. According to two new reports, Stranger Things and Inside Out 2 star Maya Hawke has been cast in a lead role in director Matt Johnson's adaptation of the 33-year-old trading card game. Hawke's role has not been announced, but one report says the actor is filling a "key" role in Magic: The Gathering.
Maya Hawke Joins Legendary and Hasbro's MAGIC: THE GATHERING Movie in Major Role
Maya Hawke is jumping into the world of magic, monsters, and powerful spells! The Stranger Things star is set to join Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment's upcoming live-action Magic: The Gathering movie, marking the first major casting news for the fantasy adaptation.According to Deadline, Hawke is expected to play a key role in the film, although details about her character are being kept under wraps. The movie will reportedly fea…
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