Meryl Streep to voice ‘Aslan’ in Netflix's Narnia reboot? Here's what we know
- Netflix is set to release a new adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, directed by Greta Gerwig, in theaters on Thanksgiving Day, 2026, before streaming on Christmas.
- Meryl Streep is in talks to voice Aslan in the adaptation, though no official offer has been made yet.
- The film will adapt The Magician's Nephew, the first book in C.S. Lewis's series.
- Charli XCX and Daniel Craig are also being considered for roles in the project.
38 Articles
38 Articles
Netflix Narnia Adaptation Considers Turning C.S. Lewis's Aslan Character Into a Female
Netflix Narnia Adaptation Considers Turning C.S. Lewis's Aslan Character Into a Female Sometimes there are early April stories so absurd that you hope they are just April Fool’s pranks, but unfortunately the idea that Netflix might decide to go with a female Aslan in their upcoming adaptations of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia appears to be very real. The rumor had been percolating on the internet for a few days, but Deadline confirmed t…
‘Narnia’ Fans React To Rumors That Meryl Streep Might Portray Aslan: ‘Baffling Self-Destruction’
There are reports that actress Meryl Streep is one of the names being floated to portray the character of Aslan in Netflix’s adaptation of the classic “Chronicles of Narnia” series. “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig has already been announced as both writer and director for the project. The streaming service announced in 2018 that they had ...
Meryl Streep, 75, sparks 'WOKE' Netflix row as actress eyed to play male lion Aslan in Narnia remake
Meryl Streep, 75, sparks 'WOKE' Netflix row as Oscar winner eyed to play male lion Aslan in Narnia remake: 'It's BLASPHEMY!' - Reports that Meryl Streep is in talks to voice Aslan the Great Lion in Greta Gerwig's upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Magician's Nephew, the first chronological story in C
Meryl Streep In Talks To Play Aslan In Greta Gerwig & Netflix’s Narnia Movie
Oscar winner Meryl Streep is in talks to play Aslan the Great Lion in Greta Gerwig and Netlfix’s Narnia movie, we have confirmed with sources. We understand that they’re not quite at the offer stage yet, however. In the novels, Aslan is a talking lion who serves as Narnia’s guardian and a guide for the human children. Generally portrayed as a male, Aslan was created as an allegory for Jesus by author C.S. Lewis. Nexus Point News was first …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 77% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage