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Netflix Narnia film production

Overview

Netflix is producing a fantasy adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’, directed by Greta Gerwig. The project is one of Netflix’s most ambitious investments, with a reported budget of approximately $200 million to $280 million. This adaptation departs from previous versions by setting the story in 1950s post-war London and adopting a musical, rock-inspired tone. Gerwig has described the project as a “rock opera” influenced by musical icons such as David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and The Who. To support this theme, the soundtrack will be composed by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt.

Key casting and design details have been confirmed. Meryl Streep will provide the voice for Aslan, a character whose design features heterochromia and reddish facial markings inspired by David Bowie. Gerwig has defended the choice, stating she sought an actress capable of conveying “both authority and wisdom while maintaining a sense of childlike wonder,” specifically looking for “gravitas but not morose self-seriousness.” The casting of Streep has sparked significant controversy, with critics and some Christian commentators labeling the decision “blasphemous,” “woke,” or “creative vandalism,” arguing that because Aslan serves as an allegorical representation of Jesus Christ, a female voice undermines the character's religious symbolism.

Promotional material has provided a first look at the film’s vibrant, steampunk-inspired aesthetic. Images showcase the “Wood Between the Worlds,” a mystical woodland featuring moss-covered pools that act as gateways to different universes, as well as the horse Strawberry. The cast includes Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew and Emma Mackey as Jadis, the latter appearing in a metallic, glam-rock inspired costume. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 12, 2027, followed by a streaming debut on Netflix on April 2, 2027.

Entities

Greta Gerwig · Netflix · C. S. Lewis · Meryl Streep · Emma Mackey

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. about 24 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Narnia: The Magician's Nephew reveals first images of Daniel Craig and Emma Mackey

    First images of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ reveal Daniel Craig and Emma Mackey in their roles, alongside glimpses of the magical Wood Between the Worlds.

  2. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Meryl Streep's casting as Aslan in Narnia film sparks religious backlash

    Meryl Streep’s casting as the voice of Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ film has drawn backlash from Christian critics over the character's religious symbolism and gender.

  3. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Meryl Streep to voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film

    Meryl Streep will voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Netflix adaptation of ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,’ a casting choice that has sparked theological debate among fans.

  4. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Netflix to give Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film exclusive cinema release

    Netflix will grant a full theatrical release to Greta Gerwig’s upcoming ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ film, with previews set to begin in February 2027.

  5. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 48 sources
    Greta Gerwig reveals first look at Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew

    Greta Gerwig reveals first images of her Narnia adaptation, ‘The Magician’s Nephew’, featuring Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan and a rock-opera style inspired by David Bowie.

  6. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Netflix Narnia film reportedly has $280 million budget

    Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ for Netflix reportedly has a $280 million budget, making it one of the streamer's most expensive productions ever.

Sources

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