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In this episode of Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast, the podcasters look back on a wild year on NarniaWeb in which details about Greta Gerwig’s Narnia adaptation finally started to emerge… slowly. The post Reflecting on the Top Stories of 2025 | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

Most fans assumed that Producer Amy Pascal was being flippant when she said Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie would be “all about rock ‘n roll.” But now, new comments seem to suggest there is at least some substance here: This is not your mother’s or your grandmother‘s Narnia. The music in it is unbelievably contemporary music, which IMAX fans like. I’m not gonna say specifically, but things like Pink Floyd and The Doors.  Rich Gelfond, IMAX CEO What does all this mean for the film? Listen to our discussion and then post a comment below! Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle The post The Musician’s Nephew? Deciphering New Comments From IMAX CEO | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

This week marks 20 years since the theatrical release of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! In this episode, we have compiled highlights from two separate interviews with Georgie Henley (Lucy) and Anna Popplewell (Susan), both originally recorded in 2020. Enjoy and then post a comment below! The post Georgie Henley and Anna Popplewell Reflect on Narnia Movies | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

That’s right. Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew will be hitting IMAX screens in just over one year. A veil of secrecy continues to hang over the production, but much of what little has leaked has been controversial. How are fans feeling a Thanksgiving 2026 starts to draw near? Listen and then post a comment below! The post One Year to Go: How We’re Feeling About Gerwig’s Narnia Movie | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

GO HERE to vote for your top 3 Narnia books. Submissions are due this Sunday October 12. How does the NarniaWeb community rank the beloved Chronicles of Narnia? That is what we are on a mission to determine to mark Narnia’s 75th anniversary. Listen to podcasters discuss how they chose their top 3, and don’t forget to vote! The results of the poll will be published on #NarniaDay, October 16. The post The Top 3 Narnia Books | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

Amateur videos from the set of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew are continuing to pour in, with the latest being the most dramatic yet. The footage appears to show Emma Mackey’s stunt double pulling a wand from her boot and “blasting” a pedestrian out of the why. This might indicate two changes from the book: 1) Jadis has a wand, and 2) She is able to use magic in our world. Would this be a big change or small change? Listen to our discussion and then post a comment below! The post Is the Witch’s Wand Kind of a Big Deal? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

We have had some exciting reveals via London set photos: David McKenna as Digory, Beatrice Campbell as Polly, and what appears to be our first glimpse of Queen Jadis. Additionally, a large mural of a lion is offering fans some hope. Listen to our reaction and post a comment below! Watch the post-show chatter. The post First Look at Digory, Polly, and… Jadis? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

The first photos from the set of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming The Magician’s Nephew adaptation revealed a key detail: The story will apparently be set in 1955, unlike the book which was set in 1900. It may also be worth noting that The Magician’s Nephew book was published in 1955. How significant is this shift? And could it be setting the stage for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe being set in present day? Listen to the discussion and post a comment below! Watch the post-show chatter. Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle The post The Magician’s Nephew Being Transplanted to 1955? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan is the latest to join the cast of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming movie adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew. She will play Digory’s mother… who only has a few lines in the book. Should we expect more from this character in the movie? Listen to the discussion and post a comment below! In the post-show chatter, the podcasters discuss other things in The Magician’s Nephew that will likely be expanded in the movie. The post Why Mabel Kirke Will Probably Have an Expanded Role in The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

Last week, we saw the first official casting announcement for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie! Following in the footsteps of Barbara Kellerman and Tilda Swinton, Emma Mackey will be the next actor to portray the iconic White Witch. Listen to our reactions to the news and then post a comment below. Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle Watch the post-show chatter. The post Will Emma Mackey Be a More Book-Accurate White Witch? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

The aftershock of the latest casting report can still be felt in the NarniaWeb community: Meryl Steep is reportedly “in talks” to voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie. Following this report, our data indicates that fan enthusiasm for the project significantly diminished, with many questioning if they will go see the film at all. Is this being blown out of proportion? Listen to the podcasters process through the issue and then post a comment below! Post-Show Chatter: Watch the podcasters talk about what was going on behind-the-scenes among the NarniaWeb staff as the report was breaking. Audio only: The post Meryl Streep Might Play Aslan… How Concerned Should We Be? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew? Charli XCX as Jadis? Casting for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (title unofficial) is underway, and fans are not waiting for official announcements to start the discussion. Listen to the podcasters share their impressions (and do a dramatic reading of the audition scene being used for Digory and Polly). Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle Watch the post-show chatter in which the podcasters discuss some of the films that have influenced Greta Gerwig, and Glumpuddle tries to convince Rilian and Gymfan to join Letterboxd. The post The Magician’s Nephew Casting Rumors are Pouring In | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/IvnNk65cXPY On April 15, for the first time in 17 years, new Chronicles of Narnia cover art will be hitting bookshelves. In this episode, the podcasters zoom in and squint at every detail of the new artwork and discuss how it compares to the previous set released in 2007. Thanks to everyone in the NarniaWeb Discord group for aiding this analysis! This episode is a bit of a sequel to previous video series, Marsh-wiggle Madness, in which we looked at every Narnia cover ever made and crowned a champion: Watch the post-show chatter in which Glumpuddle and Gymfan discuss more past Narnia covers and react to the Oscars. The post Narnia Book Covers: New vs. Old | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

There is still no official word on which of The Chronicles of Narnia books Greta Gerwig will adapt for the big screen. But last week, we got our biggest clue yet in the form of a casting call for a boy and a girl aged 10-11. Fans were quick to declare that all signs pointed to Digory and Polly. Listen to our analysis and then post a comment! Join our Discord group! Glumpuddle, Impending Doom Watch the post-show chatter. The post It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

Last week, it finally became official: Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie will be releasing in IMAX theaters Thanksgiving 2026 before it starts streaming on Netflix the following Christmas! And Producer Amy Pascal says it will be “all about rock and roll.” Watch our reactions and then post a comment below or in our new Discord group! In Part 2 of this discussion, the podcasters discuss possible titles for the movie. Will it just be Narnia? Or are they deliberately trying to keep the actual title under wraps for now? If so, why? The post Netflix’s Narnia Movie is Ready to… Rock and Roll? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.