It’s been some time because the final Narnia movie, however Greta Gerwig is taking a stab on the iconic story following her success with Barbie in 2023.
The Chronicles of Narnia is a basic fantasy sequence by British creator C. S. Lewis. Gerwig will adapt the novels for Netflix, which in 2018 signed a cope with the C.S. Lewis Firm to provide movies and programmes based mostly on the sequence.
After Frankenstein and Knives Out, this might be Netflix’s subsequent massive movie challenge and, following Enola Holmes, one other film sequence geared toward youthful viewers.
Which books will Greta Gerwig adapt?
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis consists of seven novels:
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Prince Caspian
- The Voyage of the Daybreak Treader
- The Silver Chair
- The Horse and His Boy
- The Magician’s Nephew
- The Final Battle
Some books have been tailored for the display screen a number of occasions, primarily as tv exhibits. In 2005, Disney created a movie based mostly on the primary quantity, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. In 2008, an adaptation of Prince Caspian was launched, adopted by The Voyage of the Daybreak Treader in 2010. Nonetheless, the final two movies weren’t as profitable as Disney had hoped, and diversifications of subsequent novels weren’t made.
Greta Gerwig will start her sequence with the story of Narnia’s creation. The upcoming movie, titled Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, might be based mostly on the sixth e book in The Chronicles, which serves as a prequel to the primary story. It’s additionally a novel that has by no means been tailored earlier than.
It’s not but confirmed if she’ll adapt any others – that call could rely upon the efficiency of the primary movie.
When will Netflix’s The Chronicles of Narnia be launched?
Regardless of being a Netflix film, The Magician’s Nephew might be launched in cinemas – although solely in chosen ones and for a restricted time. The premiere is about for Thursday, 26 November 2026 (Thanksgiving).
After spending a while in theatres, The Magician’s Nephew will drop on Netflix.
What’s the plot of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew?
Greta Gerwig’s movie will function an introduction to the world of Narnia.
The primary characters of the e book are two kids, Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer. Whereas taking part in within the backyard of an deserted home in London, they encountered a magic portal that takes them to the house of Andrew Ketterley, a magician and Digory’s uncle. Andrew offers the kids magical rings that transport them to ‘The Wooden between the Worlds’ – a land holding the portals to different universes.
Digory and Polly determine to discover these mysterious worlds. They attain a abandoned metropolis known as Charn, the place they meet the evil sorceress, Jadis, later often known as the White Witch. After passing by means of one other portal, they discover themselves in a void, the place the lion Aslan creates a brand new world: Narnia.
Within the books, the prequel is about within the 1900s, 40 years earlier than the primary story. Filming spoilers appear to point that this prequel will as an alternative happen within the Nineteen Fifties, which might place any later tales for the primary plot within the nineties – a extra acquainted interval for audiences at this time.
Who’s starring in The Chronicles of Narnia?
What’s on Netflix has reported a number of names, although none are formally confirmed by the studio but.
In accordance with the article, the position of Digory Kirke will more than likely be performed by David McKenna, who has appeared in a number of musicals and BBC’s Lord of the Flies.
Rumours point out that Polly Plummer might be portrayed by Beatrice Campbell, who appeared in The Stolen Woman and The Phoenician’s Scheme.
Emma Mackey, recognized for Intercourse Schooling and Loss of life on the Nile, will allegedly play Jadis, the evil sorceress/the White Witch.
Carey Mulligan, nominated for Oscars for An Schooling, Promising Younger Lady, and Maestro, is anticipated to play Mabel Kirke, Digory’s sick mom.
Daniel Craig (Queer, Wake Up Lifeless Man: A Knives Out Thriller) has additionally apparently joined the solid of the movie – it’s believed that the actor will play Uncle Andrew.
Lastly, Meryl Streep is rumoured to voice Aslan the Lion, the creator and guardian of Narnia.
Hopefully, we’ll hear extra within the coming months.