# Magic: The Gathering Casts Maya Hawke as Lead

> Maya Hawke joins Magic: The Gathering movie as lead after Stranger Things and Inside Out 2.
- Title: Magic: The Gathering Casts Maya Hawke as Lead · Polygon
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: maya hawke, magic the gathering, stranger things, inside out 2, hasbro, legendary entertainment, matthew johnson, magic the gathering movie, Polygon
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/magic-the-gathering-movie-cast-maya-hawke-hasbro
- Author: Michael McWhertor
- Published: 2026-11-04T21:22:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maya hawke, magic the gathering, stranger things, inside out 2, hasbro, legendary entertainment, matthew johnson, magic the gathering movie, gaming, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Maya Hawke has been cast in a lead role for the live-action Magic: The Gathering film directed by Matt Johnson.