The highly anticipated reboot of the Narnia series, directed and written by Greta Gerwig, has added the acclaimed actress Carey Mulligan to its cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mulligan will join a stellar lineup that includes former James Bond star Daniel Craig, Sex Education's Emma Mackey, and Hollywood legend Meryl Streep.
Gerwig, who successfully helmed the 2023 blockbuster "Barbie," is set to bring a fresh perspective to C.S. Lewis' beloved fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. The upcoming film will adapt the prequel novel, "The Magician's Nephew," which takes place before the events of the iconic "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."
Carey Mulligan, known for her numerous awards and nominations including Oscars, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, is slated to portray Mabel Kirke, the mother of the story's young protagonist, Digory. Daniel Craig will take on the role of the film's titular magician and Digory's uncle. Emma Mackey will embody a younger version of the nefarious White Witch, while Meryl Streep lends her voice to the majestic Aslan, the god-like talking lion central to the series.
This isn't the first time Narnia has graced the silver screen. A previous trilogy of films released between 2005 and 2010 adapted the first three Narnia books: "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," "Prince Caspian," and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader." These films featured Tilda Swinton as the White Witch and Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan.
Following the success of "Barbie," which earned eight Academy Award nominations and won for Best Original Song, Gerwig's new Narnia project is eagerly awaited. "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" is slated for release in 2026.
