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Madeleine McGraw

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Madeleine McGraw
Madeleine McGraw at the Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards in 2024
Madeleine McGraw in 2022
Born (2008-12-22) December 22, 2008 (age 16)[1]
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2014–present
RelativesViolet McGraw (sister)

Madeleine McGraw (born December 22, 2008) is an American actress. She gained recognition for her roles in various horror-themed projects including Outcast (2016–2018), and The Black Phone (2021) which earned her a Saturn Award nomination for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.

She also starred as Zoey Campbell in the Disney Channel series Secrets of Sulphur Springs (2021–2023) and has since portrayed a younger version of Hope van Dyne in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) and the Disney+ series What If...? (2023).

Career

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McGraw made her film debut as a child actress in the film American Sniper (2014) alongside her twin brother.[2][3] After appearing in various television shows, she starred in the horror drama show Outcast (2016–2018).[4] From a recurring role in the first season, McGraw was promoted to series regular for the second season.[2]

McGraw has also appeared as a child version of various characters in several films including: Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) as a young Hope van Dyne played by Evangeline Lilly,[5] Pacific Rim Uprising (2018) as a young Amara Namani played by Cailee Spaeny,[6] and The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) as a young Katie Mitchell played by Abbi Jacobson.[7] During this time, she also voiced various characters in Pixar films including Maddy McGear in Cars 3 (2017) and Bonnie in Toy Story 4 (2019).[8] She also appeared in The Mandela Effect (2019).[9]

In 2021, McGraw appeared in the supernatural horror film The Black Phone (2021), directed by Scott Derrickson.[10][11] The film received critical acclaim and earned McGraw various awards and nomination including that for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.[12] She is set to return for the film's sequel, The Black Phone 2, set for release in October 2025.[13] McGraw appeared as a series regular in the Disney Channel show Secrets of Sulphur Springs (2021–2023).[14] The show was later canceled in January 2024 after three seasons.[15]

In 2023, McGraw reprised her role as a young Van Dyne in the second season of the Disney+ animated series What If...? (2023).[16] In 2024, McGraw starred in The Curse of the Necklace (2024) alongside her sister Violet McGraw for the first time.[17]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 American Sniper McKenna [3]
2017 Cars 3 Maddy McGear Voice [8]
2018 Ant-Man and the Wasp Young Hope [5]
Pacific Rim Uprising Young Amara [6]
2019 Toy Story 4 Bonnie Voice [8]
The Mandela Effect Sam [9]
2022 The Black Phone Gwendolyn "Gwen" Blake Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Performance[18]
Nominated - Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor[19]
Nominated - San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Youth Performance[20] 		[21]
The Mitchells vs. the Machines Young Katie Voice [7]
2024 The Curse of the Necklace Judith Davis [17]
2025 The Black Phone 2 † Gwendolyn "Gwen" Blake Post-production [13]
TBA Captain Tsunami's Army † Emma Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Bones Molly Blake Episode: "The Drama in the Queen" [22]
Selfie Little Girl Episode: "Here's This Guy"
2016 Clarence Rita 3 episodes [2]
2016–17 Outcast Amber Barnes 14 episodes (recurring season 1; main season 2) [4]
2018 Reverie Brynn 3 episodes [23]
Criminal Minds Naomi Shaw Episode: "Ashley" [24]
2021–2023 Secrets of Sulphur Springs Zoey Campbell Main role [14]
2023 What If...? Hope van Dyne Voice; Episode: "What If... Peter Quill Attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes?" [16]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 Saturn Awards Best Younger Performer in a Film The Black Phone Nominated [12]
2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Supporting Performance Won [25]
2023 San Diego Film Critics Society Best Youth Performance Nominated [26]

References

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  1. ^ "Madeleine McGraw Celebrating 11". Instagram. December 22, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Petski, Denise (August 23, 2016). "Robert Kirkman's 'Outcast' Ups Madeleine McGraw To Series Regular". Deadline. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Kim, Lilian (February 23, 2015). "Twin stars of 'American Sniper' from San Jose". 7 News. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Colangelo, BJ (January 5, 2023). "From The Black Phone To M3GAN, Two Sisters Are Taking Over Modern Horror". Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Shuler, Skylar (March 23, 2019). "'Ant-Man And The Wasp' Actress To Voice Bonnie In 'Toy Story 4'". Disney Insider. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (September 15, 2016). "Newcomer Cailee Spaeny Lands Female Lead in Pacific Rim 2 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Puchko, Kristy (May 1, 2021). "Now on Netflix: 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines,' from the Makers of 'Gravity Falls'". Pajiba.com. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c N'Duka, Amanda (March 22, 2019). "'Toy Story 4': 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' Actress Madeleine McGraw Voices Key Character In Disney/Pixar Sequel". Deadline. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  9. ^ a b Scheck, Frank. "'The Mandela Effect': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  10. ^ McNary, Dave (October 30, 2020). "Doctor Strange Director Scott Derrickson Boards Blumhouse Horror Movie Black Phone". Variety. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  11. ^ Dodge, John (January 27, 2025). "Scott Derrickson's $161 Million Horror Masterpiece Is Coming to Peacock Next Month". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  12. ^ a b "Saturn Awards Nominations 2022". Deadline Hollywood. August 12, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  13. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 6, 2024). "Arianna Rivas Dials Up Blumhouse's 'Black Phone 2'". Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  14. ^ a b Zachary, Brandom (January 31, 2021). "Madeleine McGraw and Landon Gordon Explore the Secrets Of Sulphur Springs". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  15. ^ Matt Webb Mitovich (January 30, 2024). "Disney Channel's Secrets of Sulphur Springs Not Returning for Season 4". TVLine. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Anderson, Jenna (June 20, 2018). "'Ant-Man and the Wasp' Cast List Reveals Younger Versions of Key Characters". ComicBook. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  17. ^ a b Jones, Tamera (September 27, 2024). "'The Black Phone's Madeleine McGraw and 'M3GAN's Violet McGraw Take on Possession in 'The Curse of the Necklace' [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  18. ^ Gilchrist, Todd (January 27, 2023). "Jordan Peele's Nope, Ti West's Pearl Lead Fangoria's Chainsaw Award Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  19. ^ "Saturn Awards Nominations 2022". Deadline Hollywood. August 12, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  20. ^ "2022 San Diego Film Critics Society Nominations". San Diego Film Critics Society. January 3, 2023. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  21. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 30, 2020). "Scott Derrickson To Direct Black Phone For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  22. ^ Reitsleff, Rachel (May 29, 2014). "TV Review: BONES – Season 9 – "The Drama in the Queen"". Assignment X. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  23. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2017). "'Reverie' VR Thriller Drama Pilot Starring Sarah Shahi Gets NBC Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  24. ^ "Criminal Minds - Episode 14.08 - Ashley - Promo, 4 Sneak Peeks, Promotional Photos + Press Release". SpoilerTV. November 21, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  25. ^ Gilchrist, Todd (January 27, 2023). "Jordan Peele's Nope, Ti West's Pearl Lead Fangoria's Chainsaw Award Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  26. ^ "2022 San Diego Film Critics Society Nominations". San Diego Film Critics Society. January 3, 2023. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
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