The beloved world of Narnia is set to return to our screens, this time under the direction of the acclaimed filmmaker Greta Gerwig. Gerwig is known for her performances in indie movies and her successful career as a filmmaker. Her role in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of “The Chronicles of Narnia” has excited fans and industry insiders.
Greta Gerwig is now working on the very early stages of pre-production for her ‘NARNIA’ films.
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This adaptation marks a new chapter for Narnia, as it is not connected to the previous Disney films. Instead, Gerwig’s ‘NARNIA’ promises a fresh take on the beloved series.
Gerwig has said she is “scared” and “excited” to begin working on the adaptation. She has also said that the films will be bigger and bolder than audiences may have imagined but won’t counter how they may have imagined those worlds.
The cast will include a diverse mix of newcomers and veterans, including Tilda Swinton as the White Witch, Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan, and David Oyelowo as the voice of Mr. Beaver.
Speaking with Deadline after the Academy Awards ceremony, Gerwig revealed that she has begun pre-production on her new Narnia adaptation. The director said that she is set to return to London at some point soon to continue working on the new project, which will be released on Netflix. In January 2024, she revealed that production is still in the early stages, and she hasn’t “really started wrapping my arms around it.” Netflix and Walden Media are producing the films.
Netflix first announced it had acquired the right to adapt the new Chronicles of Narnia movies and series in 2018. They have a multi-year deal to develop multiple film and series projects based on the books of Narnia. The Chronicles of Narnia is a fantasy book series by C.S. Lewis that was published in the 1950s. The series has seen multiple adaptations over the years, including a BBC series, a radio series, and Disney movies.
The storyline remains shrouded in mystery. Will it follow the traditional “Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” route, or will Gerwig surprise us with a different approach? One thing is sure: many fans are hoping for Susan Pevensie, the second eldest Pevensie sibling, to play a more central role in the movies.
Gerwig’s signature filmmaking style, characterized by a focus on character development and collaboration, is expected to bring a unique flavor to the ‘NARNIA’ films.
The films are in the early stages of production, with filming expected to begin in 2024. If everything goes according to plan, we could return to Narnia as early as 2026.
Netflix plans to adapt Narnia into a Universe, positioning the series to compete with Game of Thrones and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, albeit for a more family-orientated audience. This is an exciting development for fans of the series and promises to bring a fresh take on the beloved fantasy series.
