Let’s be honest — when Greta Gerwig’s name is attached to anything, people pay attention. But the Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew cast reveal? That’s on a whole different level. From James Bond to a three-time Oscar winner, this film is stacking legends like it’s building a fantasy universe from scratch — because it literally is.
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Narnia : Full Cast at a Glance
Unlike previous Narnia adaptations that began with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Greta Gerwig’s film adapts The Magician’s Nephew — the chronological origin story of Narnia — marking the first time this book has ever been brought to the big screen. whats-on-netflix
| Actor | Character | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| David McKenna | Digory Kirke | Lord of the Flies (BBC) |
| Beatrice Campbell | Polly Plummer | The Phoenician Scheme |
| Emma Mackey | Jadis / The White Witch | Sex Education, Death on the Nile |
| Daniel Craig | Uncle Andrew Ketterley | James Bond, Knives Out |
| Carey Mulligan | Mabel Kirke | Suffragette, Drive |
| Meryl Streep | Aslan (Voice, likely) | The Devil Wears Prada |
| Kobna Holdbrook-Smith | Francis (Frank the Cabby) | Paddington 2, Wonka |
| Ciarán Hinds | Undisclosed | Game of Thrones |
| Susan Wokoma | Undisclosed (likely Queen Helen) | Enola Holmes |
| Samantha Spiro | Voice of a Beaver | Game of Thrones |
The Standout Castings You Need to Know
Meryl Streep as Aslan is already the most talked-about choice. While Netflix has not yet officially confirmed her role, all signs point to her voicing the divine lion-ruler of Narnia, Aslan — a character previously voiced by Liam Neeson. Big shoes, no doubt.
Daniel Craig steps into the eccentric world of magic as Uncle Andrew Ketterley — the bumbling magician who creates the rings that allow the children to travel between worlds, though he’s too cowardly to use them himself. whats-on-netflix
Emma Mackey takes on the daunting task of following Tilda Swinton’s iconic White Witch. Her version of Jadis serves as a full origin story — from self-proclaimed Queen of the desolate world of Charn to the tyrannical ruler of Narnia. whats-on-netflix
The two young leads are equally impressive. David McKenna, who was nominated for a Gotham TV Award for his role as Piggy in the BBC’s Lord of the Flies, plays Digory Kirke — the curious, reckless boy at the heart of it all. Beatrice Campbell, fresh from Wes Anderson’s world, brings the sensible, grounding energy of Polly Plummer. whats-on-netflix
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Release Date
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is set to release in theatres on February 12, 2027, before arriving on Netflix on April 2, 2027. whats-on-netflix
Learn more about the original C.S. Lewis novel that started it all on Wikipedia.
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FAQs
Q: Who is voicing Aslan in Netflix’s Narnia?
Meryl Streep is widely expected to voice Aslan, though Netflix hasn’t made an official confirmation as of May 2026.
Q: When does Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew release on Netflix?
The film hits theatres on February 12, 2027, and streams on Netflix from April 2, 2027.
