Maya Hawke Joins the Magic Movie as Its First Reported Cast Member

Variety reported on November 4, 2026, that Maya Hawke, known for Stranger Things and Little Women, will star in Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment’s live-action Magic: The Gathering film. Her character and the film’s story remain undisclosed. Hawke is expected to anchor an ensemble, with the rest of the cast still to be announced. Johnson, described as a longtime Magic fan, will direct and co-write with Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald. The film is planned as the first project in a wider live-action film-and-television universe, announced by Legendary and Hasbro in February 2025. Legendary’s Mary Parent said the partners aim to respect the property and reach existing fans and new audiences. No production start or release date has been reported.