Neeson Unaware of New Narnia Film, Surprised by Streep as Aslan
Liam Neeson, who voiced Aslan in the 2010s Narnia films, told ScreenRant he had not heard of Greta Gerwig's adaptation until asked about its trailer.
Liam Neeson said he was unaware of Greta Gerwig's new Narnia film until he was asked about its trailer, according to an interview with ScreenRant. Neeson, who voiced Aslan in the three Narnia films released in the 2010s, also reacted with surprise when told that Meryl Streep is voicing the lion in the new adaptation.
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is the first film in Netflix's reboot of the series and is directed by Gerwig. Streep is cast as the voice of Aslan.
The cast includes David McKenna as Digory, Beatrice Campbell as Polly, Emma Mackey as Jadis, Daniel Craig as Andrew and Carey Mulligan as Flora. A first trailer for the film was recently released and uses "Stairway to Heaven" as its soundtrack choice.
The film is based on C.S. Lewis's novel of the same name and is scheduled for release on February 12, 2027.
Earlier Reaction to the Reboot
Anna Popplewell, who played Susan Pevensie in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, recently reacted positively to the new trailer. Streep's casting as Aslan has also generated backlash.
Quick answers
When is Narnia: The Magician's Nephew released?
The film is scheduled for release on February 12, 2027.
Who voices Aslan in the new Narnia film?
Meryl Streep voices Aslan in Greta Gerwig's adaptation.
Who directed Narnia: The Magician's Nephew?
Greta Gerwig directed the film, the first in Netflix's Narnia reboot.