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Greta Gerwig's Narnia Explorer

Official Empire Magazine Reveal • The Magician's Nephew

Concept Canvas: "Aslan Creating Narnia"
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Aslan The Great Lion

In 'The Magician's Nephew', Aslan sings the dawn and breathes living flora into the dark unformed realm.

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Curatorial Analysis & Provenance C.S. Lewis Chapter VIII ‘The Fight at the Lamp-post’

🎵 The Singing Lion

Gerwig frames the Genesis moment not as martial combat, but auditory resonance. The ground ripples into green grass as Aslan paces slowly in the void.

🕰 1950s London Period

Reports confirm Greta Gerwig adapted the London prologue to the early 1950s post-war era, lending tangible mid-century texture prior to stepping through the rings.

🐾 Practical Creature FX

Supervised by Oscar-winner Neal Scanlan, physical animatronics and prosthetic creature craftsmanship ground Narnia's speaking beasts alongside digital artistry.

Theatrical & IMAX Premiere
February 12, 2027
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Followed by exclusive Netflix streaming debut on April 2, 2027.

🎬 Production Roadmap & Milestones

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Principal Photography Concluded
Aug 2025 – Jan 2026 (London & NZ locations)
Wrapped
Creation sequence rendering & score recordings
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Expected Autumn 2026 Film Expos
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Target: February 12, 2027
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📊 Announcement Provenance & Reach

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Ensemble Cast & Creative Credits
Director: Greta Gerwig Emma Mackey: Jadis (White Witch) Daniel Craig Carey Mulligan Meryl Streep Creature FX: Neal Scanlan
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