From Polygon · Michael McWhertor · · 1m
Magic: The Gathering Casts Maya Hawke as Lead
Maya Hawke joins Magic: The Gathering movie as lead after Stranger Things and Inside Out 2.
In brief
Maya Hawke joins Magic: The Gathering movie as lead after Stranger Things and Inside Out 2. Maya Hawke has been cast in a lead role for the live-action Magic: The Gathering film directed by Matt Johnson. Originally reported by Polygon.
New Magic Movie Casting
Maya Hawke has been cast in a lead role for the live-action Magic: The Gathering film directed by Matt Johnson.
Director Matt Johnson
Johnson, known for Blackberry, Tony, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, is a longtime Magic: The Gathering fan.
Johnson's Magic Passion
Johnson said his childhood dream was to be a professional Magic card player but gave up after competing against Richard Hoaen.
Johnson's Magic Quote
To me, Magic is my Star Wars, Johnson said, describing the game as surreal to adapt.
Magic Movie Plans
Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro plan a live-action feature film and television universe based on Magic: The Gathering.
The headline
Maya Hawke has been cast in a lead role for the live-action Magic: The Gathering film directed by Matt Johnson.
