Carey Mulligan Added to Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Reboot

The highly anticipated Narnia reboot from Barbie filmmaker Greta Gerwig continues expanding its stellar cast with the addition of acclaimed actress Carey Mulligan.

A Stellar Cast Assembles for Narnia's New Beginning

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mulligan joins an impressive ensemble including former James Bond Daniel Craig, Sex Education's Emma Mackey, and legendary actress Meryl Streep.

Gerwig will write and direct this fresh interpretation of C.S. Lewis' beloved fantasy series, marking her first major project since the global success of 2023's Barbie.

The film will adapt The Magician's Nephew, the prequel novel that explores Narnia's origins before the events of the iconic first book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Breakdown of Key Casting Decisions

Mulligan, an Oscar-nominated actress known for films like Promising Young Woman, will portray Mabel Kirke - mother of the story's young protagonist Digory.

Daniel Craig takes on the pivotal role of Digory's uncle and the story's central magician. Mackey will embody a younger version of Narnia's infamous White Witch, while Streep lends her voice to Aslan, the divine lion who serves as Narnia's protector.

A Fresh Take on a Beloved Franchise

This marks a new chapter for Narnia adaptations. The previous film series (2005-2010) covered the first three books with Tilda Swinton as the White Witch and Liam Neeson voicing Aslan.

Following the massive success of Barbie, which earned eight Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Gerwig now turns her attention to bringing new life to Lewis' magical world.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is currently slated for a 2026 release, giving fans plenty of time to revisit the original books before this fresh cinematic interpretation arrives.