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Barbie Director's Narnia Reboot Adds Carey Mulligan to Its Cast
- Greta Gerwig is directing a new adaptation of C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia called The Magician's Nephew, set to release in late 2026.
- Netflix began the project in 2018 and attached Gerwig as writer and director in 2020 to bring a fresh vision after her 2023 Barbie success.
- The film features Carey Mulligan portraying Mabel Kirke, the ailing mother of Digory, with Daniel Craig cast as Digory's uncle. Emma Mackey takes on the role of a young White Witch, while Meryl Streep lends her voice to Aslan, the majestic lion.
- The Magician's Nephew serves as a prequel featuring Narnia's creation by Aslan and the adventures of children Digory and Polly, with Mulligan reportedly bringing dramatic gravitas.
- The film will run two weeks in IMAX theaters starting November 26, 2026, then release on Netflix Christmas Day, highlighting Netflix's growing investment in high-profile fantasy adaptations.
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The Netflix-backed adaptation of Greta Gerwig’s first Narnia movie has cast Digory Kirke’s mother. Carey Mulligan joins a growing list of rumored cast members that include Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and…Meryl Streep reportedly as Aslan. Netflix has declined to comment on the casting rumors and so there is no official confirmation on any of this, […] The post THR Confirms Netflix Narnia Movie Casting, Including Meryl Streep as Aslan — Appears to …
Barbie Director's Narnia Reboot Adds Carey Mulligan to Its Cast
The upcoming Narnia reboot from Barbie movie writer and director Greta Gerwig has added Carey Mulligan to its growing cast.That's according to The Hollywood Reporter, which has learned of Mulligan's involvement in the project alongside former James Bond star Daniel Draig, Sex Education's Emma Mackey and Hollywood legend Meryl Streep.Gerwig will once again serve as both writer and director for her new take on C.S. Lewis' classic fantasy series Th…
Carey Mulligan in Talks to Play Digory's Mother in 'Narnia'
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Actor Carey Mulligan is in negotiations to join Greta Gerwig's upcoming 'Narnia' movie, based on the beloved fantasy novels by C.S. Lewis. Entertainment News | Carey Mulligan in Talks to Play Digory's Mother in 'Narnia'.
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