Maya Hawke is trading the Upside Down for a world of spells, mythical creatures and magical battles.
The Stranger Things star has joined the cast of Magic: The Gathering, a live-action film from Legendary Entertainment based on Hasbro’s hugely popular trading card game.
Matt Johnson is directing the project, but Hawke’s character remains under wraps.
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The movie is part of a larger film and television universe being developed by Legendary and Hasbro Entertainment around the iconic brand.
Johnson is also writing the adaptation alongside Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald.
First launched in 1993, Magic: The Gathering has grown far beyond its original card-game format, expanding into digital games, publishing, streaming, live events and merchandise.
Its universe has also welcomed crossover collaborations with major franchises, including Marvel, Final Fantasy, Star Trek and The Lord of the Rings.
Hawke has plenty keeping her busy outside the fantasy world. She is set to appear in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, romantic comedy Wishful Thinking and Netflix’s God of the Woods.
Her previous credits include Inside Out 2, Asteroid City, Do Revenge and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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Legendary, meanwhile, is no stranger to turning popular properties into big-screen spectacles.
Its upcoming slate includes Dune: Part 3, a Street Fighter adaptation and the comedy Animal Friends.
