Greta Gerwig wants Charli XCX as Jadis, the White Witch, in 'Narnia'

Greta Gerwig continues to work on the film adaptation of Narnia From CS Lewis with Netflix, whose most recent news, they announce that the pop star is looking to sign, Charli XCX.

According to Deadline reports, Grammy winner is one of the main candidates to join the project in a key role. The source explains that Charli XCX has been in talks for a time to play Jadis, the White Witch (The White Witch). An agreement is not yet reached.

The character was played by Tilda Swinton in the Walt Disney Company and 20th Century Studios trilogy.

The British singer jumped to fame in 2013 with her collaboration with Icona Pop in the musical theme I Love Itthat same year he released his first studio album that did not have the expected commercial success. The following year he had another successful collaboration, now with Iggy Azalea with the song Fancyand launched his single single Boom Clap which finally led her to debut in the Hot 100 of Billboard – without collaborations. In 2014, his sixth studio album was released, Bratthat led her to global recognition and to become an artist in demand. Last weekend he became crediting of five Brit Awards, and was announced to head the Glastonbury Festival.

In addition to music, Charli XCX has been required to venture into film projects in the last year, also trying luck in the seventh art. The films that will mark your debut as an actress and in which we can see it soon are The Gallerist from Cathy Yan, Sacrifice from Romain Gavras, y I Want Your Sex well.

Regarding the adaptation of Narnia In charge of Gerwig, Netflix announced in 2018 that they would be adapting film and television projects based on the CS Lewis material, while Gerwig was signed in 2020 as a screenwriter and director of the films that continue in their early development stages.

The first installment 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.

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).