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Netflix's reboot of "The Chronicles of Narnia," written and directed by "Barbie" filmmaker Greta Gerwig, has been in the works for years. Its first installment, "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew," finally released its first trailer last month. But Liam Neeson, who voiced Aslan in the previous film series, admitted he had no idea the reboot was happening until a reporter broke the news to him.
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During a recent interview with Screen Rant, Neeson was asked whether he had seen the trailer for "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew"—only to discover that "The Chronicles of Narnia" had been rebooted.
The Screen Rant reporter noted that Neeson had voiced Aslan in "The Chronicles of Narnia" films and asked whether he had seen the trailer for the new adaptation arriving next year. Neeson apologized and admitted that this was the first he had heard of it.
The reporter clarified that he meant the new "Chronicles of Narnia."
Neeson confirmed that he did.
The reporter said he was honored to break the news, then revealed that Meryl Streep would be voicing Aslan this time.
Neeson asked in surprise whether Meryl was playing Jesus Christ—a reference to Aslan's role as a Christ figure.
The reporter confirmed that she was.
Neeson replied that if Christ was going to be portrayed as a woman, nobody was better suited than Meryl. He then asked who was directing.
The reporter named Greta Gerwig.
Neeson responded with an impressed wow and called the choice great.
Although this was Neeson's first time hearing about the reboot, he immediately praised Streep and gave her his blessing, expressing confidence that she would make an ideal Aslan.
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"Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" will open in theaters on February 12, 2027, before arriving on Netflix on April 2, 2027. IMAX sneak previews will begin two days earlier on February 10. A prequel within the original book series, "The Magician's Nephew" was the sixth novel published but the earliest story chronologically. It explores the creation of Narnia, including how Aslan brought the kingdom to life and the arrival of its first king and queen.
via： Screen Rant