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For me personally, the emphasis on joy might be the most distinguishing feature of C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. I imagine it takes a lot of confidence for a writer to a take break from dramatic tension and give the reader a chance to bask in beauty, wonder, and pure goodness. Lewis does this many times throughout the Narnia books, and I suspect it is the main thing that draws me back to them again and again. In this episode, we share the moments from these stories that have filled us up with joy the most. We hope it brightens your day, and that you will share your favorite moments in a c
In this episode, the podcasters list their favorite characters that only appear in one or two chapters in C.S. Lewis’s Narnia books. These characters stand out in our memories despite only appearing briefly. Who did we miss? Listen to the discussion and then post your favorites below! Rilian, Glumpuddle The post Top 10 Cameo Characters in the Chronicles of Narnia | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
NarniaWebbers will have to wait another few months to see Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The movie adaptation from Greta Gerwig has been delayed to February 10, 2027 and will no longer be an IMAX exclusive. The same press release also included a subtle casting announcement. Who will Ciarán Hinds be playing and does it suggest The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be set in roughly present day? Netflix also shipped NarniaWeb a box of items to commemorate The Magician’s Nephew‘s 71st anniversary. It includes a keepsake suggesting the silver apple and a famous line will be in the movie, and a
Narnia’s return to the big screen comes in less than 8 months, but remains largely shrouded in mystery. Writer/Director Greta Gerwig recently broke her 2-year silence by acknowledging that her upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew remains “under wraps.” Only small scraps of information has leaked the past year, but much of it has left fans puzzled. Will the first trailer (whenever it comes) offer some clarity about what to expect? Listen to our discussion and then post a comment below! Podcasters: Glumpuddle, Gymfan, Forrest The post Next Narnia Movie Remains “Under Wraps” as Fans Hope
The Magician’s Nephew has long been confirmed as the source material for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia adaptation. The title of the film, however, remains uncertain. What should the title of the film be? Should they drop “The Chronicles of”? Or what about keeping it simply The Magician’s Nephew? Listen to our discussion and then post a comment below. Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle The post The Title of the Next Narnia Movie? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
In this episode, the podcasters recap the last several weeks of Narnia movie news as Greta Gerwig wraps filming. What will the title of the movie be? Who will Susan Wokoma play? How big of a role will/should Samantha Spiro‘s Beaver character have? Should fans be concerned about Editor Andrew Weisblum’s comments? And what is up with the production acquiring a dead tree? Listen to the discussion and post a comment below! Glumpuddle, Doom The post Two Titles, Two Beavers, and a Dead Tree | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
In this episode of Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast, the podcasters look back on a wild year on NarniaWeb in which details about Greta Gerwig’s Narnia adaptation finally started to emerge… slowly. The post Reflecting on the Top Stories of 2025 | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Most fans assumed that Producer Amy Pascal was being flippant when she said Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie would be “all about rock ‘n roll.” But now, new comments seem to suggest there is at least some substance here: This is not your mother’s or your grandmother‘s Narnia. The music in it is unbelievably contemporary music, which IMAX fans like. I’m not gonna say specifically, but things like Pink Floyd and The Doors. Rich Gelfond, IMAX CEO What does all this mean for the film? Listen to our discussion and then post a comment below! Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle The post The Musician’s Nep
This week marks 20 years since the theatrical release of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! In this episode, we have compiled highlights from two separate interviews with Georgie Henley (Lucy) and Anna Popplewell (Susan), both originally recorded in 2020. Enjoy and then post a comment below! The post Georgie Henley and Anna Popplewell Reflect on Narnia Movies | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
That’s right. Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew will be hitting IMAX screens in just over one year. A veil of secrecy continues to hang over the production, but much of what little has leaked has been controversial. How are fans feeling a Thanksgiving 2026 starts to draw near? Listen and then post a comment below! The post One Year to Go: How We’re Feeling About Gerwig’s Narnia Movie | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
GO HERE to vote for your top 3 Narnia books. Submissions are due this Sunday October 12. How does the... The post The Top 3 Narnia Books | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Amateur videos from the set of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew are continuing to pour in, with... The post Is the Witch’s Wand Kind of a Big Deal? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
We have had some exciting reveals via London set photos: David McKenna as Digory, Beatrice Campbell as Polly, and what... The post First Look at Digory, Polly, and… Jadis? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
It appears the upcoming Narnia movie will be set in the 1950s. How significant is this change? The post The Magician’s Nephew Being Transplanted to 1955? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Reactions to Carey Mulligan being cast as Digory's mother. The post Why Mabel Kirke Will Probably Have an Expanded Role in The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Reactions to the first official casting announcement for Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie! The post Will Emma Mackey Be a More Book-Accurate White Witch? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Watch our discussion: Will Aslan be a lioness and does it matter? The post Meryl Streep Might Play Aslan… How Concerned Should We Be? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew? Charli XCX as Jadis? Casting for Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie is underway. The post The Magician’s Nephew Casting Rumors are Pouring In | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
For the first time in 17 years, new Narnia covers are on the way! The post Narnia Book Covers: New vs. Old | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Will Greta Gerwig be adapting The Magician's Nephew for the big screen? The post It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
What did Narnia Producer Amy Pascal mean exactly? The post Netflix’s Narnia Movie is Ready to… Rock and Roll? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
A lot has happened (and not happened) since the last Narnia movie was in theaters. The post 14 Years of Trying to Get Another Narnia Movie Made | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Matthew Aldrich has finally broken his silence on his time as the "creative architect" of Netflix's Narnia. The post Why Netflix Replaced Matthew Aldrich with Greta Gerwig | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
This story is about something that happened to them when they were sent away from London during the war because... The post Would Updating Narnia Be the Worst Idea Ever? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
Greta Gerwig and IMAX are in preliminary talks to bring her Narnia movie to theaters. The post Should Netflix Bring Narnia Back to the Big Screen? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
