Greta Gerwig to Direct Netflix's Narnia Adaptation
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What happened
Greta Gerwig has been announced as the director of the Narnia adaptation, titled The Magician's Nephew, for Netflix. The film will star Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew and David McKenna as Digory, with Meryl Streep voicing Aslan. The theatrical release is scheduled for February 12, 2027, followed by streaming on April 2, 2027.
Why it matters
The project adapts the first book in C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, introducing the magical world of Narnia to a new audience. The film's production and subsequent streaming release provide new content for Netflix, Inc., and capitalize on a major intellectual property.
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Who's involved
- Greta GerwigDirector of the Narnia adaptation
- NetflixStreaming platform distributing the film
- Daniel CraigActor confirmed to play Uncle Andrew
- David McKennaChild actor confirmed to play Digory
- Meryl StreepActress confirmed to voice Aslan
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Netflix could see increased revenue from content subscriptions and advertising due to the major IP release.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it- How will Daniel Craig's role in the Narnia adaptation affect his career?Daniel Craig joins Greta Gerwig's Narnia adaptation as Uncle AndrewReported
- How will the Narnia adaptation affect David McKenna's career?David McKenna stars in Greta Gerwig's Narnia adaptation for NetflixReported
- How will the Narnia film adaptation affect Carey Mulligan's career?Carey Mulligan cast as Digory's mother in Narnia adaptationReported
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Daniel Craig and David McKenna are confirmed to star in Greta Gerwig's Narnia adaptation.1 source
Meryl Streep joins Greta Gerwig's Narnia film as Aslan, and the film's release date is scheduled.1 source
Greta Gerwig will direct the Narnia adaptation for Netflix.1 source
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The entities involved
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Greta Gerwig
American actress and filmmaker (born 1983)
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service