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Maya Hawke to Star in Live-Action ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie at Legendary and Hasbro

“BlackBerry” director Matt Johnson is set to direct The post Maya Hawke to Star in Live-Action ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie at Legendary and Hasbro appeared first on TheWrap .

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Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment have chosen Maya Hawke, known for her roles in "Stranger Things," "Little Women," and "Do Revenge," to star in their forthcoming live-action film adaptation of the popular "Magic: The Gathering" franchise. The production is set to be directed by Matt Johnson, who is also involved in writing the film alongside Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald.

Johnson expressed his initial excitement about breaking into the film industry during a tournament, recounting his competitive play experience. The film is expected to bring the mystical and strategic world of "Magic: The Gathering" to a live-action format.

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