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Maya Simone Boyd (born November 26, 2002) is an American actress.[1] She began her career performing in stage productions while attending college before making her Broadway debut. In August 2026, she was cast to play Ororo Munroe / Storm in an untitled Marvel Cinematic Universe film, with a planned 2028 release date.
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| Born | Maya Simone Boyd November 26, 2002 Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
Career
editBoyd attended the University of Michigan and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre.[2] She made her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along and later played Juliet Capulet in the Broadway production of & Juliet.[3]
In August 2026, it was announced that Boyd had been cast to play Ororo Munroe / Storm in an untitled X-Men reboot, which has a planned 2028 release,[4] potentially her feature film debut.[5]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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| 2022 | Révérence | Ava | Short film |
| 2023 | Deadbeat | Irene | |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | Merrily We Roll Along | Mimi from Paramount / Make-up Artist / Gussie | Hudson Theatre |
| 2024–2025 | & Juliet | Juliet Capulet | Stephen Sondheim Theatre |
| 2026 | Joe Turner's Come and Gone | Molly Cunningham | Ethel Barrymore Theatre |
References
edit- ↑ Wyrwa, Emily (April 7, 2026). "After Making Her Broadway Debut In College, Maya Boyd Is Ready for Her Next Challenge with Joe Turner's Come and Gone". Theatrely. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
- ↑ Levitt, Hayley (July 8, 2024). "How & Juliet Star Maya Boyd Chose a Life in Musical Theater Before Ever Being in a Musical". Broadway.com. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Gans, Andrew (March 21, 2025). "& Juliet Star Maya Boyd Says Prioritizing Health Is Key to Sustaining a Long Run". Playbill. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin; D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 14, 2026). "'X-Men' Adds Christopher Abbott, Adam Driver, Inde Navarette & Maya Boyd; Marvel Studios Pic Set for May 2028 – D23". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Otshudy, Mahalia (August 17, 2026). "Who Is Maya Boyd? Everything to Know About Marvel's New Storm in 'X-Men' Reboot". The Root. Retrieved August 17, 2026.