Greta Gerwig in Narnia’s Magician Nephew Photo
Prepare to set your sights on a world where magic meets mayhem, and the sound is anything but traditional. The upcoming adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s classic, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, is stepping off the page and onto the stage, guided by the unmistakable vision of Greta Gerwig. The latest set photos reveal a dazzling reimagining, transporting audiences not just through time, but through a vibrant, rock-and-roll inspired lens.
Gerwig’s vision swaps the familiar 1900s backdrop for a strikingly stylish 1950s setting. This shift instantly alters the mood, placing the epic journey into the glittering, slightly subversive atmosphere of Britain, giving the narrative a fresh, glamorous edge. This cinematic pivot is just the beginning of a bold overhaul of the classic tale.
But the transformation runs deeper than just a change of scenery. The core of Gerwig’s adaptation is steeped in a rock-opera aesthetic, celebrating the idea that Narnia is not merely a land, but a world made out of music. The film is set to feature an original score by the musical minds of Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, ensuring the soundscape is as epic as the story itself.
The characters themselves are infused with a glam-rock sensibility, drawing inspiration from the era of David Bowie. The aesthetic hints at a world where adventure is delivered not just through action, but through rhythm and theatrical flair.
“I wanted a rock opera,” Gerwig has shared about her direction, explaining that she sought a vision that felt big and transporting. For her, Narnia was “a world made out of music,” sung to life by Aslan, and the energy of rock ’n’ roll felt like an equally valid expression of that musical reality.
The cast is stacked with talent ready to bring this musical fantasy to life. Alongside David McKenna, who plays the young Digory Kirke, the ensemble includes Meryl Streep as the iconic Aslan, Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew Ketterley, Carey Mulligan as Mabel Kirke, and Emma Mackey as the formidable Jadis, the White Witch. Beatrice Campbell joins the group as Polly, while Ciarán Hinds, Denise Gough, Susan Wokoma, and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith round out the talented group.
Behind the scenes, the project is helmed by producers Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, Vincent Sieber, and Greta Gerwig, ensuring a high-caliber creative environment. Fans can expect the spectacle to arrive in theaters and streaming globally, kicking off with IMAX sneak previews on February 10, 2027, before hitting screens on February 12, 2027, and streaming on Netflix on April 2, 2027.
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