"Carey Mulligan Joins Cast of Barbie Director's Narnia Reboot"

The highly anticipated reboot of the beloved Narnia series, helmed by the acclaimed writer and director of the Barbie movie, Greta Gerwig, has added the talented Carey Mulligan to its impressive ensemble cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mulligan will join forces with former James Bond actor Daniel Craig, Sex Education's Emma Mackey, and the legendary Meryl Streep in this exciting new project.

Gerwig, who has garnered widespread acclaim for her previous works, will once again take on the dual role of writer and director for this fresh take on C.S. Lewis' iconic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. The upcoming film will adapt the series' prequel novel, The Magician's Nephew, set before the events of the most famous Narnia tale, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Carey Mulligan, known for her numerous accolades including Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations, is set to 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 bring to life a younger version of Narnia's notorious antagonist, the White Witch. Meryl Streep will lend her iconic voice to the character of Aslan, the series' god-like talking lion.

This isn't the first time Narnia has graced the silver screen. A previous trilogy, released between 2005 and 2010, adapted the first three books of the series: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. These films featured standout performances by Tilda Swinton as the White Witch and Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan.

Greta Gerwig's new vision for Narnia marks her first major project since the unexpected box office success of the 2023 Barbie movie, which earned eight Academy Award nominations and won for Best Original Song. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, showcased Gerwig's unique storytelling prowess.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is slated for release in 2026, promising to bring a fresh and captivating perspective to the timeless tales of Narnia.