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Greta Gerwig to Adapt 'Narnia' with New Film

2/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Greta Gerwig is bringing the enchanting world of "The Chronicles of Narnia" to life for Netflix, kicking off with "The Magician's Nephew," hitting theaters on November 26, 2026. Excitingly, the search is on for two young stars, aged 10 or 11, as filming begins in the UK from June 2025 through the festive season.

History

Historical Context

Greta Gerwig's adaptation of "The Chronicles of Narnia," starting with "The Magician's Nephew," reflects a long tradition of literary adaptations in film. Similar to the 2005 "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," which reignited interest in C.S. Lewis's work, this new project aims to captivate modern audiences, echoing past cinematic successes that transformed beloved books into visual spectacles.

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Story summary

Greta Gerwig is bringing the enchanting world of "The Chronicles of Narnia" to life for Netflix, kicking off with "The Magician's Nephew," hitting theaters on November 26, 2026. Excitingly, the search is on for two young stars, aged 10 or 11, as filming begins in the UK from June 2025 through the festive season.

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