Maya Hawke Stepping Into the Multiverse for Magic: The Gathering Movie
Stranger Things star Maya Hawke is heading to the Magic: The Gathering big screen—details locked down tight.
Maya Hawke's next move is taking her into the fantasy realm. The actor is set to star in a film adaptation of Magic: The Gathering, the legendary trading card game that's built an empire on multiverse lore and competitive wizardry.
Right now, everything's under wraps—her character, the plot, the whole blueprint. That's standard for these kind of properties in early development, but it speaks to how serious the producers are about keeping things fresh for fans who already know the MTG universe inside and out.
This is a big-budget swing for a card game property. Magic has the world-building and the fanbase to pull it off, and Hawke's proven she can carry projects with real weight. Whether this lands as a prestige fantasy film or a popcorn blockbuster remains to be seen, but the casting feels intentional—which is usually a good sign.
Keep your eyes on this one.
Read the full story at Variety → https://variety.com/2026/film/news/maya-hawke-magic-the-gathering-movie-1236939687/
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