Daniel Craig Offered Role in Greta Gerwig's Netflix Narnia Adaptation
The actor is reportedly being considered for Uncle Andrew in the first film, based on 'The Magician’s Nephew,' with production set to begin later this year.
- Netflix is developing an eight-film adaptation of C.S. Lewis' 'The Chronicles of Narnia,' with Greta Gerwig directing the first two movies.
- Daniel Craig has been offered a role in the first film, though his involvement is not yet confirmed, and speculation suggests he may play Uncle Andrew Ketterley.
- The first movie is reportedly based on 'The Magician’s Nephew,' a prequel to 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,' and will explore the creation of Narnia.
- Charli XCX is also in talks to join the cast, potentially as a younger version of Jadis, the White Witch.
- The film is set for an exclusive IMAX release in November 2026, followed by availability on Netflix during the holiday season.