
Greta Gerwig and Netflix are working on a new film adaptation of Narnia of cs lewis., whose most recent news about the cast, Not only do they reveal the desire to sign Daniel Craig, but they give us A clear track of which of the books will be adapting first.
This is because, according to Whats-on-Netflix reports, Craig has been offered Andrew Ketterley's rolethe eccentric Digory Kirke uncleone of the main antagonists of The Magician’s Nephewthe sixth saga novel Narniapublished in 1955. The character only appears in this book. It is chronologically the first story of the CS Lewis saga.
This It will be the first adaptation in the announced new trilogy of films by Gerwig. It could be titled Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.
Another Deadline report clarifies that Craig negotiations are found in the early stages.
In recent days it was revealed that Charli XCX It is in talks to assume the role as the white witch in Gerwig's production.
He filming of the first movie will start later this year.
The new trilogy of Narnia It was announced by Netflix in 2018, adding Gerwig as a screenwriter and director in 2020. The streamer will be adapting multiple projects, both movies and television series.
The first film will have a Exclusive two -week launch in IMAX worldwide (90 countries, 1000 movie theaters). The premiere set for the Thanksgiving of 2026 (November 26). Will debut in Netflix on December 25, 2026.
If the agreement with Craig is completed, it will mark a new collaboration between the actor and the streamer, after starring in the sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) by Rian Johnson. The next installment, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mysterywill be released by the streamer this year.
Narnia It is the following Gerwig film project after the massive Hit of 2023, Barbie –The wB's highest grossing film with $ 1,440 MDD–, winner of the Oscar for best original song for What Was I Made For? of Billie Eilish and Fifnes. Charli XCX was part of the original soundtrack of the film, with the theme Speed Drive.
Gerwig, who settled as one of the favorite actresses of independent cinema with films such as Greenberg, Northern Comfort, Frances Ha, Mistress America, Maggie’s Plan, y Jackie, He debuted as director con Nights and Weekends (2008), who co -directed and co -said with Joe Swanberg. His debut behind the solo lens was marked by the acclaimed Lady Bird (2017), nominated for 5 Oscar Awards for Best Film, Best Director (Gerwig), Best Original Screenplay (Gerwig), best actress in leading role, and best secondary role actress. Your second feature film, Little Women (2019), enjoyed a good reception of criticism and audience, and had six Oscar nominations, including best film, and best adapted script (Gerwig). Barbie It was her third project as a solo director. She was nominated for 8 Oscar awards, including best film, best adapted script (Gerwig, Noah Baumbach), best actress and cast actor (America Ferrera, Ryan Gosling).
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