Who will direct, those confirmed in the cast, details about the premiere and more have already been revealed for the new adaptation of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’
The new adaptation of “The Chronicles of Narnia” is already taking shape! Since Netflix acquired the rights to the Irish writer’s works CS LewisIn 2018, the streaming platform has been paving the way for a new project involving the story to take shape and, in recent years, details such as crew, cast and recording and premiere forecasts have been released.
It is worth remembering that the first title was released in 1950, starting the literary saga that has seven books and is considered a literary classic, after all, millions of copies of the works were sold, making the story go beyond the reach of the pages and was also followed on the big screen, as three adaptations were released in theaters by Disney.
The titles that could be seen by lovers of the seventh art are: “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, “Prince Caspian” and “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”, which were released in 2005, 2008 and 2010, respectively, to present the fantastic world in which Lúcia (Georgie Henley), Edmundo (Skandar Keynes), Susan (Anna Popplewell) and Pedro (William Moseley) will stop after finding a portal in a magical wardrobe.
As for the four final volumes, “The Silver Chair”, “The Horse and His Boy”, “The Magician’s Nephew” and “The Last Battle”, these did not have the same luck due to the low box office performance of the second and third film. This way, Netflix can resume the original trilogy and continue the events already presented, or even carry out a total reboot of the film franchise.
With this in mind, RECREIO put together a list of everything that is already known about the new project; check it out!
Who is the director of the new “The Chronicles of Narnia”?
In July last year, Greta Gerwig revealed to the New Yorker that she was chosen to direct the new film set in Narnia. The actress, screenwriter and director’s main directorial work is the Oscar-nominated films “Lady Bird: Time to Fly”, “Little Women” and “Barbie”, which won the golden statuette in the Best Original Song category for ” What Was I Made For?”
Which “Chronicles of Narnia” book will be adapted?
There is still no official confirmation of the title that will be adapted by Netflix. However, in a chat with The Week portal, Jason Isaacsan actor who has already auditioned for Aslan, revealed that Gerwig would adapt “The Magician’s Nephew” while talking about his favorite books.
“I’ve loved everything about Narnia since I was very young. I understood something devastating about mortality from Pedro. But I choose this one (The Magician’s Nephew) because Greta Gerwig is about to make a movie about it, and I can’t wait to see it .”
It is worth remembering that the 1955 work narrates events that precede the first published book in the series, thus functioning as a type of prequel to the story.
Furthermore, the producer Amy Pascal revealed to Deadline that the vision of Gerwig for the story will be a “completely new approach” and with a “very rock and roll” touch.
Who is in the cast of the new adaptation?
In September 2024, the first actor in the cast of the new feature film was revealed: Louis Partridgeactor who gave life to the character Lord Tewksbury in the “Enola Holmes” franchise.
Even though the information has been confirmed by Gerwigthere is no revelation of what role he will play in the new “The Chronicles of Narnia”.
When do recordings start?
In the same conversation with Dealine, Amy Pascal revealed that filming will begin in July 2025.
When and where will the new “The Chronicles of Narnia” be released?
The new adaptation should first be released in theaters on Thanksgiving 2026 (which will be celebrated on November 26th), and then on Netflix as a Christmas gift to subscribers, as it can be watched from December 25th. , according to Puck News (via Omelete).
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Source: Recreio
