{"id":338165,"date":"2026-03-19T22:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/338165\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:55:09","slug":"emma-mackey-confirms-meryl-streep-among-cast-of-greta-gerwigs-narnia-narniaweb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/338165\/","title":{"rendered":"Emma Mackey Confirms Meryl Streep Among Cast of Greta Gerwig\u2019s Narnia – NarniaWeb"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nearly a year has passed since reports first indicated<\/a> that Meryl Streep was in talks to portray Aslan in Greta Gerwig\u2019s upcoming adaptation of The Magician\u2019s Nephew, based on the novel by C.S. Lewis. Netflix declined to comment at the time, and there have been no updates since on whether those discussions progressed.<\/p>\n

A new interview<\/a> appears to offer the first confirmation of Streep\u2019s Narnia involvement.<\/p>\n

Emma Mackey, who is set to play Jadis, told Italian outlet D \u2013 La Repubblica<\/a> that she will be acting alongside Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, and Meryl Streep in the film. Here\u2019s the relevant portion of the interview published on March 18:<\/p>\n

Roberto Croci: What can you tell us about Greta Gerwig\u2019s Narnia?<\/p>\n

Emma Mackey: Not much. It\u2019s just exciting. The subject is very familiar all over the world, and it was also a big part of my childhood. Plus\u2026 (laughs) I\u2019ll be acting with Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, and Carey Mulligan.<\/p>\n

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While this does not confirm that Meryl Streep will portray Aslan, it remains the most likely role based on the earlier reports, as no other part has been publicly associated with her.<\/p>\n

Streep previously collaborated with Greta Gerwig on her 2019 adaptation of Little Women. The 76-year-old holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations in history with 21.<\/p>\n

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