In an exciting turn of events, director Greta Gerwig, renowned for bringing Barbie’s plastic world to life, is rumoured to be venturing into the enchanting realm of Narnia. According to insiders at The Hollywood Reporter, Gerwig will purportedly write and direct two film adaptations of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ for Netflix.
These adaptations form a key part of Netflix’s long-term strategy to reintroduce the cherished Narnia series to viewers worldwide through a variety of films and television shows. Back in 2018, Netflix secured the film and TV rights from the CS Lewis Company, bringing in Matthew Aldrich, co-writer of Coco, to steer the entire Narnia project.
Before Netflix’s acquisition, the rich tapestry of CS Lewis’ ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ books was translated into a trilogy of films by Disney and 20th Century Fox. These included ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ (2005), ‘Prince Caspian’ (2008), and ‘The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ (2010).
Gerwig has carved out a niche for herself in the industry through her distinct storytelling approach. She gained recognition for writing and directing the indie teen drama ‘Ladybird’ and the successful film adaptation of ‘Little Women’.
Her most recent endeavour, ‘Barbie’, is a comedy focused on the iconic Mattel toys. It features an all-star cast, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling stepping into the roles of Barbie and Ken, respectively. Other noteworthy names in the cast include Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Kate McKinnon, and Dua Lipa.
Audiences eagerly awaiting ‘Barbie’ can mark their calendars for its nationwide cinema premiere on July 20. Following this, Gerwig’s potential leap into the mystical world of Narnia promises to be an intriguing transition from plastic to fantasy, marking a new chapter in her diverse filmmaking journey.
This news is based on an article from malaymail.com.
