According to a fresh Empire Magazine deep-dive, Gerwig’s Netflix adaptation kicks off not with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but with The Magician’s Nephew — the story of how Narnia was born. She’s also shifted the setting from the 1900s to the 1950s, unlocking a rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic inspired by David Bowie, Pete Townshend, and Jimmy Page. “I wanted a rock opera,” Gerwig said. “I wanted it to be big and transporting.”
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Visually, things get even bolder. Charn — the dying world Digory and Polly stumble into — is imagined as “an exploded pinball machine,” with visuals nodding to surrealist artist M.C. Escher. Jadis (Emma Mackey) trades her regal fur-and-crown look for a glam-rock, disco-inspired gown, while Meryl Streep voices Aslan — a role Gerwig says came to her in a dream.
Narnia : Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| First film | The Magician’s Nephew |
| Director | Greta Gerwig |
| Era shift | 1900s → 1950s Britain |
| Aesthetic | Glam-rock + M.C. Escher visuals |
| Jadis | Emma Mackey |
| Aslan (voice) | Meryl Streep |
| Uncle Andrew | Daniel Craig |
| Digory’s mother | Renamed “Flora” (was Mabel) |
| Theatrical release | February 12, 2027 |
| Netflix release | April 2, 2027 |
Even Daniel Craig, who plays the meddling Uncle Andrew, is sold on the vision, calling Gerwig “like a unicorn as a director.” It’s a divisive, deeply personal take — but as Gerwig puts it, this is unmistakably her Narnia.
For more first-look breakdowns and casting reveals, check out Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew — Cast List & Character Breakdowns and other upcoming Netflix movie news on TechnoSports.
FAQs
When does Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew release?
It hits theaters February 12, 2027, then streams on Netflix from April 2, 2027.
Who voices Aslan in the new Narnia movie?
Meryl Streep voices Aslan, a role Gerwig says she cast based on a dream.
