Maya Boyd

Maya Boyd
Boyd in 2026
Born
Maya Simone Boyd

(2002-11-26) November 26, 2002 (age 23)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BA)
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2023–present

Maya Simone Boyd (born November 26, 2002) is an American actress. 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 the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Career

Boyd attended the University of Michigan and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre. She made her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along and later played Juliet Capulet in the Broadway production of & Juliet.

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, potentially her feature film debut.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role(s) Notes
2022 Révérence Ava Short film
2023 Deadbeat Irene

Stage

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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Gans, Andrew (March 21, 2025). "& Juliet Star Maya Boyd Says Prioritizing Health Is Key to Sustaining a Long Run". Playbill. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.