UTA Signs Rising Star Madeleine McGraw from 'The Black Phone'
EXCLUSIVE: Rising star Madeleine McGraw, who captivated audiences in Universal and Blumhouse's supernatural horror franchise 'The Black Phone', has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The franchise, directed by Scott Derrickson and based on the short story by Joe Hill, has been a critical and commercial success.
In the first film, McGraw portrays Gwen Shaw, a young girl who, after her brother is abducted by a serial killer, uses her psychic abilities to guide him to safety. The film's unique premise, involving a disconnected phone that connects the boy with the killer's past victims, has resonated with audiences worldwide, earning over $161M in box office revenue.
The sequel, 'The Black Phone 2', continues the story years later, as Gwen and her brother confront a new chapter of the same nightmare. The film has already taken in over $132M, solidifying the franchise's popularity.
McGraw's performance in 'The Black Phone' has been widely praised, earning her the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Performance and a Saturn Award nomination. She was also honored with the Rising Star Award at CinemaCon 2025, further cementing her status as a rising talent in the industry.
Beyond 'The Black Phone', McGraw has an impressive list of credits, including 'Pacific Rim: Uprising', 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', and 'American Sniper'. She has also lent her voice to the character of Bonnie in 'Toy Story 4'. On television, she has been a series regular on 'Outcast' and 'Disney Channel's Secrets of Sulphur Springs'.
Despite her success, McGraw continues to be represented by The Burstein Company, Coast to Coast, and Schreck Rose Dapello, indicating her commitment to her current representation and the ongoing development of her career.
