In the world of Netflix productions, I’m part of the team bringing Greta Gerwig’s first Narnia film to life. Recently, we’ve added another talented artist to our cast – Carey Mulligan, who will be portraying Digory Kirke’s mother. Joining her are some remarkable actors like Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and the legendary Meryl Streep, who is said to embody the role of Aslan.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, although Netflix hasn’t confirmed anything, the casting rumors suggest the following roles.
- Emma Mackey as Jadis, who comes to be known as The White Witch
- Daniel Craig as Andrew Ketterley
- Carey Mulligan as Mabel Kirke
- Meryl Streep as Aslan
If the rumors about the casting turn out to be accurate, then our initial assumption that the first adaptation in this series will likely be “The Magician’s Nephew” is nearly certain. As for the main characters Digory Kirke and Polly Plumber, there has been no news on their selection so far.
Based on the awe-inspiring magic depicted in the book, fans can look forward to Netflix’s decision to showcase this movie on IMAX screens, as it suggests a promising representation of the music of creation that makes the land shimmer and brings forth animal life. Conversely, if Meryl Streep is chosen to play Aslan, it might signal that a faithful adaptation may not be forthcoming.
Meryl Streep seldom takes on male roles, but she has done so in the past. In 2003, she portrayed multiple characters in HBO’s “Angels in America,” one of whom was Rabbi Isidor Chemelwitz. Acting as a multitude of characters in a television adaptation of a stage play is quite different from embodying The Great Lion, Son of the Emperor-Beyond-The-Sea, High King of the Kings, and an overt literary Christophany – a character that is explicitly presented as a divine manifestation.
Pondering this scenario, one might ask: If Meryl Streep were to portray Aslan as a female lion instead of a male, what alterations would be necessary in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe when her mane is removed? Furthermore, what are the potential consequences for a filmmaker who passionately cherishes a work like Narnia, yet disagrees with its underlying philosophical or political views as demonstrated by Gerwig’s frequent expressions of admiration and respect for the series?
It’s possible that Meryl Streep could play Aunt Letitia Ketterley, an animal or a cabby’s wife, as none of these roles have been officially confirmed yet. The unpredictable nature of Hollywood, currently dealing with a wide-ranging identity crisis, makes anything feasible, such as stepping back from aggressive marketing strategies or pushing boundaries in casting like Cynthia Erivo in “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl.
So far, adaptations of the Narnia series in films, television shows, and audiobooks have mainly concentrated on the initial books published in chronological order. Consequently, audiences are familiar with the timeless tales such as “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” (film and TV), “Prince Caspian” (film and TV), “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (film and TV), and “The Silver Chair” (TV). However, the entire series has been brought to life in radio and audio book versions.
Regardless of how the film or any other interpretation is assembled, it’s essential to keep in mind that readers of the original novels can always retain their copies – whether they are physical books.
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2025-05-22 15:12