Greta Gerwig Takes On Narnia For Netflix

Greta Gerwig, renowned for directing the blockbuster "Barbie," has officially signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). This significant move follows her recent success, where "Barbie" grossed over $1.4 billion globally and earned eight Oscar nominations. Gerwig is set to direct an adaptation of C.S. Lewis's "Narnia" novels for Netflix. The film is slated for an IMAX release on November 26, with a global Netflix debut on Christmas Day. Gerwig penned the script for the "Narnia" project. Previously, Gerwig was represented by UTA. Her directorial debut, "Lady Bird" (2017), received Oscar nominations for Directing and Original Screenplay. She also wrote and directed "Little Women," which garnered six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Adapted Screenplay nod for Gerwig. Gerwig began her career as an actress, co-writing and starring in early films such as "Hanna Takes The Stairs" and "Nights and Weekends." Her breakout acting role was in "Greenberg," directed by Noah Baumbach. She also co-wrote and starred in "Frances Ha," earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Her other acting credits include roles in "Jackie" and "20 Century Women."