Netflix has released the first trailer for the film "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew." Greta Gerwig, who directed "Barbie," has taken on the new adaptation of Clive Staples Lewis's fantasy. Kursiv LifeStyle explains when viewers will be able to return to Narnia and who will play the main characters. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
What the film is about
The film will tell the story of how Narnia came to be. The plot is based on Clive Staples Lewis's book "The Magician's Nephew" — the sixth in order of publication, but the first chronologically in the book series. It is in this book that readers learn about the origin of the magical world.
Director and screenplay
Greta Gerwig served as the director and screenwriter of the picture. She previously received Oscar nominations for the film "Barbie," which became one of the most discussed movie hits of 2023. Netflix describes the new "Narnia" as a large-scale adventure for viewers of different generations.
Cast
The cast includes David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell, as well as Daniel Craig and Carey Mulligan. The White Witch Jadis will be played by Emma Mackey, known for the series "Sex Education," while Meryl Streep will voice the lion Aslan.
Release dates
The film will be released worldwide on February 12, 2027. Two days earlier, on February 10, the picture will be shown at special pre-premiere screenings in IMAX format. The film will appear on Netflix on April 2, 2027.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle wrote that the creators of "The Hunger Games" showed a new trailer for the story of the young Haymitch.