US EditionBarbie Director's Narnia Reboot Adds Carey Mulligan to Its Cast
- Greta Gerwig is directing a Netflix adaptation of C.S. Lewis' The Magician's Nephew, scheduled for IMAX release in late 2026 and streaming on Christmas Day 2026.
- Netflix began developing the Narnia project in 2018 and hired Gerwig to write and direct it in 2020 as part of their fantasy series adaptations.
- The film’s cast includes Daniel Craig in the role of Digory’s uncle, Emma Mackey portraying the White Witch, Meryl Streep lending her voice to Aslan, and Carey Mulligan currently negotiating to play Digory’s ailing mother.
- Gerwig successfully secured a two-week global IMAX run starting Thanksgiving 2026 before the Netflix debut on December 25, 2026, reflecting her influence on the production.
- The adaptation will explore the origins of Narnia through Digory and Polly while involving a star-studded cast, indicating a significant new chapter in the franchise's cinematic history.
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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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