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  "id": 18181168,
  "title": "Maya Hawke to Star in Live-Action ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie at Legendary and Hasbro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/maya-hawke-to-star-in-live-action-magic-the-gathering-movie-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T20:48:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/maya-hawke-live-action-magic-the-gathering-movie/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "“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 .",
  "key_points": [
    "Maya Hawke stars in live-action Magic: The Gathering film.",
    "Directed by Matt Johnson, written by Johnson, Gardner, and Fitzgerald.",
    "Set to bring mystical world of Magic: The Gathering to live-action."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Maya Hawke Boards ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie From Legendary And Hasbro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/maya-hawke-boards-magic-the-gathering-movie-from-legendary-and-hasbro",
        "published": "2026-11-04T20:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Maya Hawke to Star in ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/maya-hawke-to-star-in-magic-the-gathering-movie",
        "published": "2026-11-04T20:47:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Maya Hawke Joins ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie Adaptation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/maya-hawke-joins-magic-the-gathering-movie-adaptation",
        "published": "2026-11-04T20:54:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Maya Hawke Gets ‘Key’ Role in Live-Action Magic: The Gathering Movie",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/maya-hawke-gets-key-role-in-live-action-magic-the-gathering-movie",
        "published": "2026-11-04T21:11:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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