Greta Gerwig is the Director and Writer of Upcoming “The Chronicles of Narnia” Films

Following on the new blockbuster ‘Barbie’, Netflix appoints Greta Gerwig as director and writer of two “The Chronicles of Narnia” films. The streaming giant inked a deal for the film and TV rights to the hugely popular and memorable series by C.S. Lewis in 2018.

The Chronicles of Narnia (image by @Nerdbunker, Twitter)

There are currently no announcements from Netflix on which of the acclaimed book series will be adapted by Gerwig. There is no official release date either for the films as these are still in the early stages of development.

When Netflix acquired the rights to the series, they had discussed ambitions to develop the Narnia franchise. Ted Sarandos said, “The family group has fallen in love with characters like Aslan and the entire world of Narnia, and we are excited to be their home for the foreseeable future.”

Gerwig’s Thoughts on Her Upcoming Project

As the director and writer of the upcoming “The Chronicles of Narnia” films, Greta Gerwig said that she was still terrified to work on the project. In her interview with Total Film, Gerwig revealed that she still ‘doesn’t know’ whether to work on Narnia with the same approach as Barbie or not. However, she thinks that feeling scared before starting something is always a good sign.

With Narnia, Gerwig continued to expand her portfolio of big-budget films. The director has a penchant for adapting childhood classics. She has already made her directorial debut with the Oscar-nominated Little Women, Lady Bird, and Barbie.

After Barbie I am so happy and confident Greta Gerwig directing at least two Narnia movies. #GretaGerwig #Narnia pic.twitter.com/5Sf01N1WCI

— Willy Wonka (@Leonera0) July 22, 2023

Old fans and new fans are looking forward to Gerwig’s take on these adaptations of Narnia. It is always exciting to see a filmmaker take on bigger projects as their career continues. They have the utmost confidence that Gerwig can adapt these fantasy books in her own significant way. 

Are you a big fan of “The Chronicles of Narnia” book series? How do you feel about Greta Gerwig working on the upcoming films for Netflix? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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