Carey Mulligan Joins Barbie Director's Narnia Reboot Cast

The highly anticipated reboot of the Narnia series, helmed by Greta Gerwig, known for her work on the blockbuster Barbie movie, has added acclaimed actress Carey Mulligan to its impressive cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mulligan joins a stellar lineup that includes former James Bond actor Daniel Craig, Sex Education's Emma Mackey, and the legendary Meryl Streep.

Gerwig, who will both write and direct this fresh take on C.S. Lewis' iconic fantasy saga, The Chronicles of Narnia, is set to adapt the series' prequel novel, The Magician's Nephew. This story is set before the events of the beloved and well-known tale, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Carey Mulligan, recognized for her numerous awards and nominations including Oscars, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, will portray Mabel Kirke, the mother of the book's young protagonist, Digory. Daniel Craig will take on the role of the film's titular magician and Digory's uncle, while Emma Mackey will play a younger version of the iconic villain, the White Witch. Meryl Streep will lend her voice to the character of Aslan, the revered talking lion and central figure in the Narnia universe.

This isn't the first time the enchanting world of Narnia has been brought to the big screen. A previous trilogy released between 2005 and 2010 adapted the initial three Narnia novels: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. These films featured Tilda Swinton as the White Witch and Liam Neeson voicing Aslan.

Gerwig's latest venture into the Narnia universe follows her success with the 2023 Barbie movie, which not only became an unexpected box office sensation but also garnered eight Academy Award nominations, winning for Best Original Song. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is scheduled for release in 2026, promising to bring a new dimension to the cherished series.