'Narnia' Inspired by David Bowie, Meryl Streep Is Aslan

Key Points:

• Greta Gerwig is directing "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew," a prequel to "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," with Meryl Streep voicing Aslan, the mythical lion who creates Narnia.
• Gerwig chose Streep for her ability to convey profound wisdom and fresh wonder, describing her as one of the greatest actors and aiming for a performance with depth, joy, and gravitas.
• The film draws inspiration from rock legends like David Bowie, with Gerwig envisioning Narnia as a world "made out of music," aiming for a "big and transporting" rock opera feel.
• The story follows children Digory and Polly discovering Narnia through a magical ring given by their uncle, played by Daniel Craig, with a supporting cast including David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, and Ciarán Hinds.
• Originally scheduled for Thanksgiving 2026, "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" will now release in theaters on February 12, 2027, and will be available on Netflix starting April 2, 2027.