Narnia: good news for the Netflix film directed by Greta Gerwig

Narnia: good news for the Netflix film directed by Greta Gerwig



Narnia lives a second youth on Netflix

The fantastic world of Narnia, which has fascinated generations of readers and viewers, is about to be reborn thanks to Netflix. With a saga of seven novels written by C.S. Lewis in the 1950s, The world of Narnia has already enjoyed worldwide success three film adaptations released between 2005 and 2010which grossed more than a billion and a half dollars at the global box office, testifying to the enthusiasm for the epic adventures of the Pevensie brothers in the magical kingdom of Narnia.

Let us remember that the saga tells the adventures of brothers and sisters who, through a magical wardrobe, find themselves in the world of Narnia, a place where magic is omnipresent. Under the rule of the lion Aslan, symbol of goodness and justice, the Pevensie children fight against the forces of evil, led by the cruel White Witch. Each book explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil.

Filming is scheduled for 2024

Since 2018, Netflix has announced relaunch plans The world of Narnia with new films. This ambition took a significant turn with the appointment of Greta Gerwig, acclaimed director of Barbie, to direct at least two films in the new series. Although Gerwig is not known for her work in the fantasy genre, her unique approach and artistic vision promise to bring a new dimension to the Narnia universe. The director had both apprehension and enthusiasm for this challenge, seeing her fear as a good starting point for this monumental project.

According to exclusive information obtained from Collider, production on the first Narnia film is expected to begin in 2024. Scott Stuber, Netflix’s head of films, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with Gerwig, underlining the platform’s aspiration to make these adaptations. Netflix, which actively pursues projects based on literary catalogs such as those of CS Lewis and Roald Dahl, promises to enrich its offering of original content.

Source: Cine Serie

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