‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’: First BTS Video Confirms Greta Gerwig’s Netflix Fantasy Has Begun Filming!! Check It Out!!

It’s been 2,503 days since Netflix first staked its claim on The Chronicles of Narnia back in October 2018 — and now, at last, the wardrobe door has cracked open. Over the weekend, Greta Gerwig’s The Magician’s Nephew began filming in the heart of London, and the city’s historic streets were swept back in time to the 1950s. Bank Station and The Royal Exchange became … Continue reading ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’: First BTS Video Confirms Greta Gerwig’s Netflix Fantasy Has Begun Filming!! Check It Out!!

‘The Magician’s Nephew’: Carey Mulligan in Talks to Join Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Movie!!

The wardrobe is swinging wide open once more — and the latest Chronicles of Narnia are getting another heavy-hitter. Carey Mulligan is in negotiations to join the cast of The Magician’s Nephew, the first entry in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia saga for Netflix. The Promising Young Woman and Maestro star is reportedly set to portray the ailing mother of Digory, one of the two young main … Continue reading ‘The Magician’s Nephew’: Carey Mulligan in Talks to Join Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Movie!!

‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig Directorial to Get an Extended IMAX Release!!

IMAX and Netflix are teaming up for a bold new take on the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most ambitious fantasy releases of the decade. At a Cannes Film Festival roundtable interview attended by Collider’s Steve Weintraub, IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond confirmed that Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film will get an exclusive 28-day theatrical run — … Continue reading ‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig Directorial to Get an Extended IMAX Release!!

‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Emma Mackey Set to Play White Queen in Greta Gerwig Directorial!!

After casting Margot Robbie in Barbie, Greta Gerwig has decided to take the unusual step of casting her clone, Emma Mackey, in a key role as The White Witch in her upcoming Narnia movie. Mackey has officially landed the coveted role of Jadis, the villainous spellcaster, in Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia film. Mackey, fresh off her success in Barbie (also directed by Gerwig), will … Continue reading ‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Emma Mackey Set to Play White Queen in Greta Gerwig Directorial!!

‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Meryl Streep in Talks to Join Greta Gerwig’s Movie!!

As news continues to trickle in for Greta Gerwig‘s Chronicles of Narnia films at Netflix, Meryl Streep is in talks to voice Aslan, the Great Lion. Yes, you read that right. The films coming from the Lady Bird and Barbie director will make Aslan female in the upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis‘ fantasy series. We’ve already learned that, the first movie will release on “1,000 … Continue reading ‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Meryl Streep in Talks to Join Greta Gerwig’s Movie!!

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Daniel Craig in Talks to Join Greta Gerwig’s Big-Budget Franchise!!

Daniel Craig may be entering a world of fantasy for Greta Gerwig. The ex-James Bond has been offered a role in the director’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis‘ The Chronicles of Narnia. Deadline reports that while Craig has been offered the role, he has yet to accept it. There is no indication of what role Craig may have been offered; if Gerwig is adapting The Lion, … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Daniel Craig in Talks to Join Greta Gerwig’s Big-Budget Franchise!!

‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Charli XCX in Talks to Star in Greta Gerwig’s Netflix Adaptation!!

The upcoming Chronicles of Narnia movie just received a massive update. Charli XCX is in talks to star in the project as Jadis, the White Witch. That’s right, the villain who was portrayed by Tilda Swinton in the previous iterations of the story could be played by the popular singer, if a deal is finalized. A contract hasn’t been signed yet. But taking into account … Continue reading ‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Charli XCX in Talks to Star in Greta Gerwig’s Netflix Adaptation!!

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig’s Upcoming Movies Reportedly Adapting All C.S. Lewis Books!!

After it premiered and ended its run at the box office, Barbie established itself as an unprecedented success, with its director enjoying well-deserved praise. So it is unsurprising that Greta Gerwig’s take on The Chronicles of Narnia, which has Netflix behind it, has drawn significant interest in how the director might adapt one of the most beloved fantasy tales ever written. Among other exciting news … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig’s Upcoming Movies Reportedly Adapting All C.S. Lewis Books!!

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Netflix to Release Greta Gerwig’s Feature in IMAX!!

After Barbie’s unprecedented success, fans are eagerly waiting for Greta Gerwig’s take on The Chronicles of Narnia which has Netflix behind it. While the details about the project are tightly under wraps, release plans of the upcoming fantasy movie have come out, courtesy, Puck News. The outlet reports that the movie will be released in “1,000 Imax screens worldwide on Thanksgiving Day 2026 and will … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Netflix to Release Greta Gerwig’s Feature in IMAX!!

‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig Reportedly Set to Adapt ‘The Magican’s Nephew’ for Netflix!!

In the Summer of 2023, Greta Gerwig was confirmed as the director attached to two Chronicles of Narnia films at Netflix, just before the theatrical release of Barbie, which became one of the year’s most successful films. Details about the production are still being kept under wraps, but earlier this month Jason Isaacs let slip that he had heard that the film would be adapting … Continue reading ‘Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig Reportedly Set to Adapt ‘The Magican’s Nephew’ for Netflix!!

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig Series Adds Louis Partridge to Cast!!

After the colossal success of Barbie, Greta Gerwig is setting her sights on a world far removed from Malibu and plastic pink dream houses. The acclaimed director’s next project will see her stepping into the magical realm of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a Netflix adaptation that has been generating buzz for quite some time. Now, the first bit of casting news has finally … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig Series Adds Louis Partridge to Cast!!

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig Directorial to Begin Production Next Year!!

After taking over the world with 2017’s Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig made herself a household name and caught the attention of Hollywood’s high-brass. Since the critically acclaimed Saoirse Ronan-led film, Gerwig has continued to shine with projects including Little Women, and most recently, the box office crusher, Barbie. Firing off hit after hit, Gerwig is someone who any studio would be lucky to have attached … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig Directorial to Begin Production Next Year!!

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig to Direct Two New Movies!!

While it had been previously reported that Greta Gerwig was in talks to direct a movie based on The Chronicles of Narnia for Netflix, it has now been confirmed by The New Yorker that the acclaimed filmmaker is actually attached to helm two features based on the franchise. Gerwig being in charge of another installment shows just how confident Netflix feels about their upcoming project, … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Greta Gerwig to Direct Two New Movies!!

Sony Hires Producer Elizabeth Gabler and Her Fox 2000 Team!!

In what is being described as an unprecedented partnership, Sony Pictures and book publisher HarperCollins have inked a first-look deal with former Fox 2000 president Elizabeth Gabler and her entire Fox 2000 team, which includes Erin Sinimoff, Marisa Paiva, Nikki Ramey and Molly Saffron. It’s unclear what the name of Gabler’s new venture will be, but it will be based on the Sony lot, and tasked … Continue reading Sony Hires Producer Elizabeth Gabler and Her Fox 2000 Team!!

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Netflix Hires ‘Coco’ Screenwriter to Adapt!!!

Back in October of last year it was announced that Netflix had acquired the rights to all seven of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia book series, with the streaming service planned to produce both feature films and TV adaptations based upon the beloved fantasy saga. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has now tapped Matthew Aldrich, co-writer of Disney-Pixar’s Coco, to serve as the … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Netflix Hires ‘Coco’ Screenwriter to Adapt!!!

Netflix Developing Series and Films Based on C.S. Lewis’ ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’!!!

For those disappointed that Disney (collaborating with Walden Media) whiffed The Chronicles of Narnia live-action movies so hard that the franchise never took off or was ever finished (yes that would be the Chronic [what!] cles of Narnia), Netflix has comes to the rescue. The streaming giant announced today that they will be developing series and films based on C.S. Lewis‘ classic novels. While The Lion, the … Continue reading Netflix Developing Series and Films Based on C.S. Lewis’ ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’!!!

More Reported ‘Han Solo’ Details Emerge; Acting Coach Hired, Editor Fired!!

As fans continue to try to assess exactly what the firing of directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller from the untitled Han Solo movie means, more reported details continue to emerge about exactly what went down. But before we get too deep, it’s important to keep in mind all of these reports surfacing over the last week are likely only giving pieces of the puzzle, … Continue reading More Reported ‘Han Solo’ Details Emerge; Acting Coach Hired, Editor Fired!!

‘Star Wars: Han Solo’ Hires Ron Howard to Direct!!!

Earlier this week, the Star Wars Han Solo spinoff fired directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller over creative differences between them and producers Kathleen Kennedy and Lawrence Kasdan. We previously reported that among the frontrunners to replace the duo was Oscar-winning director Ron Howard, and according to THR, he now has the gig. Per THR, “Howard is considered to be a safe choice to complete … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Han Solo’ Hires Ron Howard to Direct!!!

‘Star Wars: Han Solo’: Ron Howard, Joe Johnston Emerge as Candidates to Take Over Directing!!

Yesterday, we learned that directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller had been fired from the Star Wars Han Solo spinoff due to creative differences. With a May 2018 release date still on the books, Lucasfilm is expected to move quickly to find their replacement, but who’s going to take the gig? According to THR, Ron Howard (Inferno) and Joe Johnston (Captain America: The First Avenger) … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Han Solo’: Ron Howard, Joe Johnston Emerge as Candidates to Take Over Directing!!

‘Captain America’ Helmer Joe Johnston to Direct ‘Narnia’ Revival ‘The Silver Chair’!!!

The long-developed Chronicles of Narnia franchise revival is finally taking wing. Captain America: The First Avenger director Joe Johnston has signed on to helm The Silver Chair, the new Narnia pic that will kickstart an all-new franchise for Tristar Pictures,the Mark Gordon Company, the C.S. Lewis Company, and Entertainment One. Based on the fourth novel in Lewis’ beloved Chronicles of Narnia series, the adapted script comes from Life … Continue reading ‘Captain America’ Helmer Joe Johnston to Direct ‘Narnia’ Revival ‘The Silver Chair’!!!

‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Reboot ‘The Silver Chair’ Heads to Sony’s TriStar!!

The Chronicles of Narnia franchise is heading back to the big screen. Disney set about adapting author C.S. Lewis’ fantasy series with 2005’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, which was then followed by the sequels The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, but the franchise came to a halt soon after the 2010 release of Voyage with little … Continue reading ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Reboot ‘The Silver Chair’ Heads to Sony’s TriStar!!

‘The Chronicles Of Narnia’ Franchise To Get Rebooted With ‘The Silver Chair’!!

After the release of “The Chronicles Of Narnia: Voyage Of The Dawn Treader” in 2010, there was some question of where the franchise might go next. In 2011, Walden Media honcho Michael Flaherty revealed he was aiming to negotiate with Fox and C.S. Lewis‘ estate to get the rights to “The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” which is more of a prequel story, rather … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles Of Narnia’ Franchise To Get Rebooted With ‘The Silver Chair’!!