Katherine McNamara Spreads Christmas Cheer After 'Scorch Trials' Casting

Katherine McNamara shows off her pretty smile while chatting with airport security after arriving at LAX airport in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (December 23).

The 19-year-old Happyland actress chatted it up with the airport staffer before catching a ride to her home to celebrate the holidays.

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In case you missed the exciting news, Katherine just scored the role of Sonya in The Scorch Trials, the sequel to The Maze Runner!

Sonya is one of the leaders of Group B in the sequel, based on the book series by James Dashner and even got a welcome message from James!