Meryl Streep, at age 79, is in negotiations to play Aslan in Netflix's new film adaptation of 'The Magician's Nephew,' directed by Greta Gerwig. The film, based on the sixth book in C.S. Lewis's Narnia series, is set to release globally in IMAX on Thanksgiving 2026 before moving to Netflix. Gerwig's adaptation follows her successful 'Barbie' film and marks Streep's second collaboration with the director, after 'Little Women.' Other actors in talks for the film include Daniel Craig and Charli XCX, with Craig rumored to portray Uncle Andrew and XCX possibly playing Jadis, the White Witch.
Meryl Streep is reportedly in talks to portray Aslan in Greta Gerwig's new adaptation of 'The Magician's Nephew,' bringing a unique twist to the iconic character.
Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film is set for a Thanksgiving 2026 release and marks her second adaptation of classic literature, following her previous success with 'Little Women.'
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