C.S. Lewis Family Reportedly Opposed to Meryl Streep Casting as Aslan

Director Greta Gerwig recently confirmed that actress Meryl Streep has been cast to provide the voice for Aslan in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s 'The Magician’s Nephew.' The announcement has sparked significant debate among fans, with some expressing concern that casting a female actor to portray the character—who serves as a Christ-like figure in the Narnia series—undermines the theological allegory intended by the author.

Dr. Ted Baehr, founder of Movieguide, stated that members of the Lewis family are reportedly upset by the decision and are concerned about the impact on the author's legacy. Baehr, who previously produced a 1979 animated version of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,' claimed that family members are seeking to regain control of The C.S. Lewis Company, which entered into a multi-year development agreement with Netflix in 2018. While Baehr characterized the casting as a theological issue, no official statement has been released by the C.S. Lewis Company or the family members themselves regarding these reported efforts.