{
  "id": 8174263,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: From 'Barbie' to 'Narnia': Greta Gerwig brings 'The Magician's Nephew' to life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/showbiz-from-barbie-to-narnia-greta-gerwig-brings-the-magicians",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1535371/showbiz-barbie-narnia-greta-gerwig-brings-magicians-nephew-life"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles residents will soon have a thrilling reason to revisit Narnia, thanks to Greta Gerwig's upcoming Netflix film The Magician's Nephew. The movie, based on C.S. Lewis's 1955 novel, serves as a prequel to The Chronicles of Narnia. It tells the tale of how Narnia came into existence and the events that shaped its renowned world. Two young friends, Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, embark on an adventure when Digory's eccentric uncle gives them magical rings capable of transporting them between different worlds. Their journey leads them to the enigmatic Wood Between the Worlds and the desolate kingdom of Charn, where they inadvertently awaken the formidable Queen Jadis. Upon Jadis's arrival in the new world, the children bear witness to the magical birth of Narnia itself. As the mighty lion Aslan sings the new land and its creatures into existence, Digory and Polly strive to rectify the chaos they have wrought. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, and Susan Wokoma. Gerwig, known for her hit films like Lady Bird, Little Women, and Barbie, directs this fantasy adaptation, which also features cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, production designer James Chinlund, and editors Nick Houy and Andrew Weisblum. Narnia: The Magician's Nephew will premiere in IMAX theaters starting February 10, 2027, followed by a global cinema release on February 12, 2027. The film will then be available for streaming on Netflix from April 2, 2027.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES: Fans of C.S. Lewis’s beloved Narnia books have an exciting reason to revisit the magic, as Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated film adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew is set to arrive in 2027.",
  "key_points": [
    "Greta Gerwig directs The Magician's Nephew for Netflix",
    "Based on C.S. Lewis's 1955 novel, prequel to Narnia",
    "Premieres in IMAX on February 10, 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Greta Gerwig's adaptation of The Magician's Nephew expands the Narnia franchise with a prequel that explores the world's origins, adding depth to C.S. Lewis's classic series.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}