Maya Hawke Cast as First Star in Magic: The Gathering Film
Hawke, who reportedly did not audition, is playing a key role in Legendary and Hasbro's adaptation of the card game.
Maya Hawke has been cast in Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering film, becoming the first actor attached to the project, Deadline first reported.
Hawke is said to play a key role in the film, which is described as having an ensemble feel. She reportedly did not audition for the part and was made a casting priority.
Development on a Magic: The Gathering movie began at 20th Century Fox in the mid 2010s before being shelved after Disney acquired the studio. Hasbro later partnered with Legendary Entertainment to produce a cinematic universe.
The Magic: The Gathering card game was initially released in 1993 and is published by Wizards of the Coast.
Quick answers
Who is starring in the Magic: The Gathering film?
Maya Hawke is the first actor cast in the film, in a key role within an ensemble.
Did Maya Hawke audition for the role?
Reports say she did not audition and was made a casting priority.