Greta Gerwig unveils first footage of Narnia adaptation

Director Greta Gerwig recently debuted the first trailer for her upcoming Netflix adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew. During an IMAX event in New York, Gerwig discussed her lifelong connection to the source material, stating that the books were foundational to her development and imagination. The trailer, which features Led Zeppelin’s "Stairway to Heaven," offers a first look at protagonists Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, played by newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell, alongside Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew and Emma Mackey as Jadis.

The footage concludes with the appearance of Aslan, the lion character widely recognized as a Christ figure in Lewis’s work. Gerwig, who previously directed Barbie, noted the significant responsibility of adapting the beloved series for a new generation. The film features an original score by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt and includes a supporting cast featuring Carey Mulligan and Ciarán Hinds. Gerwig expressed deep respect for the legacy of Lewis, noting that the author's stories have been integral to her personal and creative identity since childhood.