The Magician's Nephew' Trailer Teases Aslan, Jadis & More
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Key Points:
- The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's adaptation of "The Magician’s Nephew," the first book in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, has been released, showcasing a modernized retelling of the story.
- The film stars Beatrice Campbell as Polly Plummer and David McKenna as Digory Kirke, with key characters including Daniel Craig’s Uncle Andrew, Emma Mackey’s Jadis the White Witch, and Meryl Streep voicing Aslan.
- The story follows the children exploring magical worlds, encountering the White Witch, and witnessing the creation of Narnia, accompanied by a score from Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt.
- The film is produced by Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, Vincent Sieber-Smith, and Greta Gerwig, with a talented crew including Seamus McGarvey as director of photography and Jacqueline Durran as costume designer.
- "The Magician’s Nephew" is set for theatrical release on February 12 and will be available on Netflix starting April 2.
