Meryl Streep Reportedly Considered for Gender-Swapped Aslan in Netflix's Narnia Adaptation

The rumored casting has drawn strong reactions from fans concerned about deviations from C.S. Lewis' Christian allegory as Greta Gerwig prepares to adapt 'The Magician’s Nephew.'

Reports suggest Meryl Streep is being considered to voice a gender-swapped Aslan in Greta Gerwig's upcoming Netflix adaptation of 'The Chronicles of Narnia.'
Aslan, traditionally portrayed as a male and an allegory for Jesus Christ, has sparked debate among fans over the faithfulness of this potential change to the source material.
Greta Gerwig is set to direct and write the adaptation, starting with 'The Magician’s Nephew,' the chronological origin story of Narnia.
Other rumored casting includes Daniel Craig for Uncle Andrew and Charli XCX for Jadis, the White Witch, though no official announcements have been made.
The first film is scheduled for a November 2026 theatrical release in IMAX, followed by streaming on Netflix in December, with production beginning later in 2025.

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