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Greta Gerwig Tackles Narnia's First Tale
13 Oct
Summary
- Greta Gerwig directs 'The Magician's Nephew,' Narnia's earliest story.
- The film launches in theaters February 2027, streaming in April.
- Meryl Streep will voice the iconic character Aslan the lion.
Four-time Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig is set to direct a new cinematic adaptation of 'The Chronicles of Narnia,' focusing on 'The Magician's Nephew.' This novel serves as the chronological beginning of C.S. Lewis's celebrated series. The upcoming film represents Gerwig's first directorial project since the widely successful 'Barbie' in 2023. The screenplay for this Narnia installment is solely credited to Gerwig.
'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' is slated for a wide theatrical release on February 12, 2027. Following its cinematic debut, the film will become available on Netflix in April 2027. The cast features David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell in leading roles, supported by notable actors such as Carey Mulligan, Emma Mackey, Ciarán Hinds, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Susan Wokoma, and Daniel Craig. Adding to the anticipation, Meryl Streep has been enlisted to voice the character of Aslan.
