Photos from the set of Greta Gerwig’sChronicles of Narniareveal a key location change as the Netflix movie reportedly begins filming. The streamer first announced plans to adapt C.S. Lewis' beloved books back in 2018, with theBarbiedirector being brought on board in 2020.Greta Gerwig’sNarniamovieis seemingly adapting the sixth book in the series,The Magician’s Nephew.
The cast has been shrouded in secrecy so far. The only reported details includeEmma Mackey as the White Witch, Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew, Carey Mulligan in talks for Digory’s mother, and Meryl Streep expected to voice the talking lion Aslan. However, Netflix has not yet officially confirmed or announced any of these cast members.
Now,a series of set photos have surfaced online as Gerwig’sNarniamovie reportedly started filmingthis past weekend in and around London’s Bank Station and The Royal Exchange. The photos show the elaborate sets that have been constructed to depict post-war Britain in the 1950s, with large groups of extras seen on location alongside director Greta Gerwig.
The photos also show Gerwig on set with two young, unidentified actors who are believed to be playing Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer. The set photos surfaced via@UnBoxPHDon X andWhat’s On Netflix, and can be seen by clicking the links below:
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What The Set Photos Mean For Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Movie
The set photos suggest thatGreta Gerwig’s adaptation ofThe Magician’s Nephewisupdating the setting to the 1950s, a significant change from the late 19th-century Victorian backdrop of the book, which is set in London during the summer of 1900. An Instagram user who captured images of a flower stall and other set pieces,@obscuretourslondon, claims the movie is set in 1955.
However, it’s still unclear whether this time shift would apply to the entire narrative or just certain scenes. If it’s the former,this change could result in major ripple effectsfor Netflix’s future adaptations. InThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the plot is rooted in World War II, so a similar timeline shift could place those events in the early 2000s.
Our Take On The Magician’s Nephew’s Setting Shift
Gerwig updating the setting ofThe Magician’s Nephewcould infuse the story with richer post-war themes, which would resonate more with modern audiences. As seen in her2019 adaptation ofLittle Women, Gerwig excels at updating the context of the source material while still preserving its emotional core, so this shift should similarly enhance herNarniamovie without losing any of its magic.
