Liam Neeson on Narnia: 'Meryl Is Playing Jesus Christ?'
Liam Neeson said he had not known about the reboot and joked after learning Meryl Streep would take over as Aslan.
- During a ScreenRant interview yesterday, actor Liam Neeson learned that Meryl Streep will replace him as the voice of Aslan in Greta Gerwig's Netflix adaptation of Narnia.
- Neeson voiced Aslan in three films between 2005 and 2010, but remained unaware of the new project until the reporter mentioned it during their conversation.
- Referencing Aslan's Christ-like role, Neeson quipped, "Meryl is playing Jesus Christ? Well, if you're going to make Christ a lady, nobody better than Meryl."
- Neeson's remarks went viral on social media, with audiences expressing split opinions on the casting choice and what his comments actually conveyed.
- Director Gerwig told Empire she selected Streep for her "wisdom of experience" and ability to convey "fresh wonder"; The Magician Nephew premieres in theaters on Feb 12, 2027.
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Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew trailer leaves fans in doubt
C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia is deeply rooted in Christian faith, with Aslan serving as a powerful representation of Jesus Christ. While Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation promises to bring The Magician’s Nephew to life, the casting of a woman as Aslan raises concerns about whether Lewis’s original Christian vision will be preserved.
Liam Neeson Just Found Out Meryl Streep Replaced Him as Aslan in NARNIA and He Had a Fun Reaction
Liam Neeson just learned that Meryl Streep is taking over as the voice of Aslan in Netflix’s upcoming Narnia reboot, and his reaction to the casting news was pretty hilarious. Not only did he have no idea the new movie was happening, but he seemed genuinely surprised to learn who would be playing the beloved lion.Neeson, who voiced Aslan in the three previous Chronicles of Narnia movies, was caught completely off guard when ScreenRant asked him …
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The Independent (US)Liam Neeson gives two-word response to Meryl Streep taking over Narnia role
The ‘Taken’ star voiced Aslan in three Narnia movies during the 2000s
Greta Gerwig will bring a new »Chronicle of Narnia« film to the screen next year. Meryl Streep will lend her voice to the Jesus-like lion Aslan and replace Liam Neeson. He will give his blessing.
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