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Netflix Narnia film production

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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.

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