Emma Mackey Transforms into the White Witch for Greta Gerwig's Adaptation of C.S. Lewis's Narnia.
In a major casting development for Greta Gerwig's upcoming adaptation of "The Chronicles of Narnia," Emma Mackey has been confirmed to play the role of Jadis the White Witch, the series' primary antagonist. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this marks a reunion between Gerwig and Mackey, who previously worked together on the film "Barbie."
There had been whispers for months about potential candidates for the iconic role, originally portrayed by Tilda Swinton in the 2005 Disney film and its sequels. Alongside Mackey, pop star Charli XCX and Margaret Qualley from "The Substance" were rumored to be in the running.
Gerwig's "Narnia" film is rumored to be based on "The Magician's Nephew," the sixth book in C.S. Lewis' beloved youth-fantasy series. Originally, Walden Media intended to continue the earlier film series by adapting "Nephew," but their contract with Lewis' estate eventually expired. Over time, numerous attempts have been made to adapt the remaining books, leading Netflix to acquire the rights for new movies and shows.
Joining Mackey in the star-studded cast is Meryl Streep, who will voice Aslan, the talking lion who alliances with the Penvensies to combat the White Witch. Additional cast members are expected to be announced leading up to the film's release, initially in theaters, followed by a premiere on Netflix at a later date.
Also joining the cast are Daniel Craig and Carey Mulligan. Craig is set to play Andrew Ketterley, an uncle involved in magical experimentation that leads the White Witch into early 20th-century London. Mulligan will portray Digory's gravely ill mother, providing an emotional anchor in the story.
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- The movies-and-tv section of io9 is especially excited about the addition of Daniel Craig and Carey Mulligan to the star-studded cast of the Narnia adaptation, as they join Emma Mackey and Meryl Streep in bringing the beloved series to life.
- In the latest news from the entertainment industry, Charli XCX and Margaret Qualley were among the potential candidates rumored to play Jadis the White Witch, but it was Emma Mackey who landed the role in Greta Gerwig's adaptation of "The Chronicles of Narnia."
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