Magic: The Gathering, the wildly popular trading card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield, has been capturing the imaginations of millions since its inception in 1993.
The game’s lore, tactics, and community have resonated with people from all walks of life, and celebrities are no exception.
From actors to musicians, let’s dive into the world of Magic and discover which stars are just as passionate about the game as we are. We also asked the notorious A.I image generator Midjourney what the celebs might look like as a Planeswalker, with some hits and misses. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Acclaimed actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is no stranger to the world of Magic: The Gathering. The star of movies like Inception and 500 Days of Summer has been spotted at various Magic events and tournaments, proving that his love for the game goes beyond just a casual hobby.
Felicia Day
Felicia Day, best known for her work in web series like The Guild and as a recurring guest on Supernatural, has a deep love for all things geeky, including Magic.
She’s shared her passion for the game on social media and often discusses it with fans.
Joe Manganiello
Joe Manganiello, known for his roles in True Blood and Magic Mike, is an outspoken fan of Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons.
He has been known to host game nights for his fellow celebrity friends.
Seth Rogen
Comedian and actor Seth Rogen, famous for movies like Pineapple Express and The Interview, and of course Freaks and Geeks, is a self-professed Magic enthusiast.
He’s often seen playing the game with friends and has shared his love for it in interviews.
Patton Oswalt
Stand-up comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, known for his work on The King of Queens and Ratatouille, has been an avid Magic: The Gathering player for years.
Post Malone
Grammy-nominated musician Post Malone has been open about his love for Magic: The Gathering. Post Malone is the celebrity that is the most active in the MTG community. In a interview with Howard Stern he admitted to buying an artist print Christopher Rush signed Black Lotus for an astounding $800K.
Key and Peele
Comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, known for their sketch comedy show Key & Peele, are both Magic: The Gathering players. They once hijacked a comment on Reddit and went on a tangent about MTG.
Alan Tudyk
Alan Tudyk, known for his roles in Firefly and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has a passion for Magic: The Gathering and there are several videos on Youtube of the start playing and talking about the game.
Wil Wheaton
Actor, writer, and tabletop gaming enthusiast Wil Wheaton, best known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and The Big Bang Theory, has a love for all things nerdy, and that includes Magic the Gathering.
Brandon Routh
Superman Returns and Legends of Tomorrow star Brandon Routh is an active MTG player. He has even been cast as the voice actor for Gideon in an upcoming Magic: The Gathering animated series on Netflix.
Jason Alexander
Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander, better known as George Costanza, is another celebrity Magic fan. He spoke about the game as early as in 1997 in an interview in InQuest magazine, and Magic deck can even be seen laying around on set in scenes of Seinfeld.
Nathan Fillion
Firefly and Castle star Nathan Fillion is also a avid gamer and active participant in the community. He often Tweets about MTG. His first MTG related tweet read as follows: “Learning to play Magic the Gathering. The only game with more rules than game”
Seth Green
Actor, comedian, and producer Seth Green, known for his work on Family Guy and Robot Chicken, is also a Magic fan. It is uncertain if he still can afford to buy more cards or if he’s blown all his money on NFTs.
Magic: The Gathering has a diverse and passionate fan base, and it’s no surprise that celebrities are among its ranks. These stars prove that the appeal of Magic transcends professions and backgrounds, uniting players with a shared love for the game’s strategy, artwork, and community.
So the next time you sit down to play a round of Magic, remember that you’re in good company with some of Hollywood’s finest.
Source: Tabletop Gaming News
