Greta Gerwig Tapped by Netflix to Direct 'Chronicles of Narnia' Reboot

Netflix acquired the rights to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" book series in 2018.
Greta Gerwig, director of "Lady Bird" and "Little Women," has signed on to direct at least two films in the franchise reboot for Netflix.
Gerwig's films received critical acclaim and awards recognition, attracting her to direct the Narnia adaptations.
Netflix is hoping to capitalize on the fantasy genre's popularity with Gerwig leading the reboot.
Disney previously adapted "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" in 2005, spawning two sequels before losing the rights.