Netflix being Netflix, they have barely given us any concrete details about Greta Gerwig’s Narnia, not confirming the cast and barely acknowledging its existence.
Hey, at least producer Mark Gordon is now dishing out a few key details about Gerwig’s film. He shared a brief update during a podcast appearance on The Gary and Kenny Show, confirming that the project is aiming for broad, family-friendly appeal.
Gordon described “Narnia” as a “four-quadrant” movie designed to entertain all audiences, especially children, and indicated it will likely receive a PG rating.
Gordon also clarified the film’s title and narrative focus. Rather than using the full series name, the movie will simply be called “Narnia,” and it draws its story from “The Magician’s Nephew,” which C. S. Lewis published after “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” “The Magician’s Nephew” serves as a chronological prequel that explores the creation of Narnia. This makes it a foundational story for launching this rebooted franchise.
Based on leaked set photos, ‘Narnia’ will feature lavish post-war 1950s locations. This is notably different from the Victorian London setting of C.S. Lewis’ novel. Instead, it appears Gerwig has shifted the story to the mid-20th century. Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt composed the score. Seamus McGarvey (“The Avengers,” “Atonement”) is the DP.
In terms of casting and production, Gordon confirmed several high-profile actors involved, including Meryl Streep, Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and Carey Mulligan, while also praising younger performers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell.
The film is deep in post-production, with a heavy emphasis on visual effects. It’s scheduled for an IMAX release on November 26 before arriving on Netflix on Christmas Day.
Edward Berger seems to have settled on what comes next. His Lance Armstrong biopic, starring Austin Butler, is now holding casting calls, with production eyed for January.