Meryl Streep in Talks to Voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' Adaptation

Netflix's reimagining of 'The Chronicles of Narnia' takes bold creative steps, including a gender-swapped Aslan and a focus on English folklore.

Meryl Streep is reportedly in negotiations to voice Aslan, reimagined as female, in Greta Gerwig's Netflix adaptation of 'The Chronicles of Narnia.'
The first film in the series will adapt 'The Magician’s Nephew,' exploring the origin story of Narnia and its creation.
Casting discussions are ongoing, with Charli XCX eyed for the White Witch and Daniel Craig considered for Uncle Andrew.
The movie will premiere in IMAX for a two-week exclusive run in November 2026, followed by a Netflix release in December.
Director Greta Gerwig aims to honor C.S. Lewis' original work while embracing its folkloric and paradoxical elements.