Netflix‘s extremely anticipated iteration of The Chronicles of Narnia is formally underway, with filming now going down in London. Particulars surrounding the Greta Gerwig-directed function have been saved beneath wraps, however new set photographs, shared by What’s on Netflix, are giving followers a primary take a look at the magical world of Narnia. These photographs additionally appear to disclose the younger actors solid within the lead roles of Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, the 2 central characters in Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.
The brand new set photographs counsel that David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell can be main as Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, respectively. McKenna is understood for his portrayal of Piggy within the BBC’s adaptation of Lord of the Flies, whereas Campbell has appeared in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme and the Disney+ sequence The Stolen Woman. See the photographs right here.
The 2 younger actors be a part of some fairly large names connected to the movie. Whereas Netflix has but to substantiate any of their Narnia adaptation’s solid, earlier studies point out that Intercourse Schooling star Emma Mackey will star because the evil White Witch and Daniel Craig will sort out the position of the mischievous Uncle Andrew. The majestic speaking lion, Aslan, is anticipated to be voiced by Meryl Streep, whereas Carey Mulligan is alleged to be in talks to hitch the solid as Digory’s mom, Mabel Kirke. Rumors beforehand circulated that Gerwig would possibly reunite together with her Girl Hen star, Saoirse Ronan, for the function, however that buzz has died down.
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Gerwig, the proficient director behind Barbie, is on the helm of this mission and likewise penned the screenplay for what’s rumored to be a multi-film dedication with Netflix. Given Gerwig’s consideration to element in constructing the world of Barbie, followers have each cause to be enthusiastic about her tackle Narnia. Her potential to create a visually gorgeous backdrop ought to translate properly to Narnia, a world replete with magic and speaking animals.
The 1955 novel “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” is the sixth e book in C.S. Lewis’ beloved e book sequence surrounding Narnia and serves as a prequel to “The Chronicles of Narnia.” It explores the creation of the magical realm. The plot includes Digory and Polly, who’re tricked by Uncle Andrew into touring to different worlds, the place they mistakenly unleash the menacing White Witch. They finally witness Aslan creating Narnia. Apparently, set photographs point out that Netflix’s model will reportedly transfer the setting from the novels’ 1900 to a post-war Fifties London, a major time shift. The lately revealed footage present extras wearing interval clothes.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew will land in IMAX theaters in late 2026 (round Thanksgiving) earlier than making its streaming debut on Netflix in the course of the Christmas vacation. This launch mannequin highlights Netflix’s dedication to Gerwig’s Narnia universe. Given what we all know (and the hypothesis surrounding) the upcoming live-action adaptation, audiences ought to be excited. Gerwig’s directorial imaginative and prescient and writing skills, coupled with what is predicted to be a star-studded solid, level to a magical and unforgettable cinematic expertise.