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Greta Gerwig's upcoming film based on The Chronicles of Narnia is one of the most intriguing prospects in development at the moment, but until now, details on exactly what the Oscar-nominated writer would be adapting has been shrouded in mystery while it's been in development at Netflix. But now, actor Jason Isaacs has potentially dropped a major clue about the filmmaker’s plans, perhaps even by mistake.
✕ Remove Ads “I loved all the Narnia books as a kid. When Peter was told he wouldn’t be coming back, I understood something devastating about mortality. I picked this one because Greta Gerwig is about to make a film of it, which I can’t wait to see.” Unlike many of the other novels by C. S. Lewis, this would be the first on-screen adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, which takes place 1,000 years before The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. The story explores Narnia’s creation, featuring Aslan and the origins of the iconic wardrobe, through the adventures of two young Londoners, Digory and Polly.
✕ Remove Ads It’s worth noting, however, that Isaacs’ remarks leave room for interpretation. He refers to his love of “all the Narnia books,” which could simply mean he’s excited for Gerwig’s vision as a whole, rather than hinting at specific material that she wanted to make but, that said, given the adoration the book has, The Magician’s Nephew seems like a perfect fit for Gerwig’s storytelling abilities.
Will Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Be Released Theatrically? Typically, Netflix keeps its movies exclusive to streaming but in the past, it has deferred to filmmakers in order to either keep them happy, or to qualify for awards runs . Recent big releases would include Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and The Irishman. Gerwig is one of those rare directors whose films will be seen theatrically, which reflects how keen Netflix were to get her on board.
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