The highly anticipated reboot of the Narnia series, helmed by Greta Gerwig, known for her work on the blockbuster Barbie movie, has added acclaimed actress Carey Mulligan to its star-studded cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mulligan will join forces with former James Bond actor Daniel Craig, Sex Education's Emma Mackey, and the legendary Meryl Streep in this new adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved fantasy saga.
Gerwig, who will both write and direct the film, is set to bring a fresh perspective to The Chronicles of Narnia. The upcoming movie will adapt the series' prequel novel, The Magician's Nephew, which takes place before the events of the iconic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
In the film, Carey Mulligan is slated to portray Mabel Kirke, the mother of the story's young protagonist, Digory. Daniel Craig will take on the role of the titular magician and Digory's uncle, while Emma Mackey will play a younger version of the notorious White Witch. Meryl Streep will lend her voice to the character of Aslan, the wise and majestic talking lion central to the Narnia universe.
This isn't the first time the magical world of Narnia has been brought to the big screen. A previous trilogy, released between 2005 and 2010, adapted the first three books in the series: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. These films starred Tilda Swinton as the White Witch and Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan.
Gerwig's latest venture into the world of Narnia follows her success with the Barbie movie in 2023, which became a surprise box office sensation. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the film garnered eight Academy Award nominations and took home the award for Best Original Song.
Fans of the Narnia series can look forward to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2026.
