Meryl Streep Revealed as Voice of Lion Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia”: ‘Profound but Not Pretentious’
Yahoo News
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Meryl Streep has been revealed as the voice of Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film adaptation of "The Magician's Nephew," a prequel to C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia." The film is scheduled for release on February 12, 2027.
- The casting of the acclaimed actress Meryl Streep as the iconic lion Aslan has been announced.
- Greta Gerwig is directing the adaptation of "The Magician's Nephew," which serves as a prequel within "The Chronicles of Narnia" series.
- The film is set to premiere in theaters on February 12, 2027.
- Streep's portrayal of Aslan has been described as "profound but not pretentious."
- This casting marks a significant point of interest for fans of the Narnia books and Gerwig's directorial work.
- "The Magician's Nephew" explores the origin story of Narnia, detailing events prior to "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."
- The announcement indicates a high-profile project with established talent involved in bringing the classic fantasy narrative to the screen.
