Maya Hawke joins Magic: The Gathering live-action film

Maya Hawke, known for her role in Netflix’s Stranger Things, is set to star in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. While her specific character and the film’s plot remain undisclosed, reports indicate she will play a key role in what is expected to be an ensemble cast.

Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment are partnering to develop the film as part of a broader plan to create a multimedia franchise, including potential television series. The project is being directed by Matt Johnson, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald. Johnson, a longtime fan of the game, previously directed BlackBerry.

First released in 1993, Magic: The Gathering has grown into a billion-dollar global franchise with over 50 million fans. The game’s lore centers on Planeswalkers, powerful magic users capable of traveling between different planes of existence in a vast multiverse.