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Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast

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Narnia
The Magician's Nephew
C.S. Lewis
Chronicles Of Narnia
Netflix
Greta Gerwig
Aslan
CS Lewis
The Last Battle
Narniaweb
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles Of Narnia
Pauline Baynes
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
IMAX
The Silver Chair
The Horse and His Boy
Voyage Of the Dawn Treader
Meryl Streep
Grief

Explore the world of CS Lewis and keep a watchful eye on the latest Narnia movie news.

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NarniaWebbers will have to wait another few months to see Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The movie adaptation from Greta Gerwig has been delayed to February 10, 2027 and will no longer be an IMAX exclusive.

The same press release also included a su... more

Narnia’s return to the big screen comes in less than 8 months, but remains largely shrouded in mystery. Writer/Director Greta Gerwig recently broke her 2-year silence by acknowledging that her upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew remains “und... more

The Magician’s Nephew has long been confirmed as the source material for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia adaptation. The title of the film, however, remains uncertain.

What should the title of the film be? Should they drop “The Chronicles of”? Or w... more

In this episode, the podcasters recap the last several weeks of Narnia movie news as Greta Gerwig wraps filming.

What will the title of the movie be? Who will Susan Wokoma play? How big of a role will/should Samantha Spiro‘s Beaver character have?... more

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Carey Mulligan
Three-time Academy Award nominee, known for her roles in 'Promising Young Woman' and 'The Great Gatsby'
Episode: Why Mabel Kirke Will Probably Have an Expanded Role in The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts
Stuart Hunt
Host of the popular YouTube channel Into the Wardrobe
Into the Wardrobe
Episode: Why Netflix Replaced Matthew Aldrich with Greta Gerwig | Talking Beasts

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Rilian
Host of Talking Beasts, discusses CS Lewis adaptations and movie news
Glumpuddle
Host of Talking Beasts, discusses Narnia movie titles and marketing

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • AMAZING

    I am a BIG Narnia fan and just hearing that there are others out there who get that is amazing <3

    Audible
    5
    Melissa M.
    United States6 months ago
  • I am a BIG Narnia fan and just hearing that there are others out there who get that is amazing <3

    Audible
    5
    Melissa M.
    United States6 months ago
  • Meh

    A kind of wish washy, pathetic misogyny permeates this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jacob Dorian Winters
    United States9 months ago
  • Best Podcast 🩁

    Amazing podcast. Really engaging. I love listening to this ALL THE TIME. The only bad thing is that there are not enough episodes. Please make more!!! Maybe more about the lady of the green curdle?🩁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chickynuggie44
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    I think this podcast is SO good. I love the chronicals of Narnia and think that it is such a good idea to explore the books further. The discussion is really natural and you feel like you’re joining in with the conversation. Plz make more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickname also taken here
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Why Mabel Kirke Will Probably Have an Expanded Role in The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts
Q: What do you think about the expansion of Mabel Kirke's role in the adaptation?
The overall consensus is that her role will definitely be expanded given the casting of a significant actress like Carey Mulligan.
Meryl Streep Might Play Aslan
 How Concerned Should We Be? | Talking Beasts
Q: What was your first reaction to the news about Meryl Streep possibly voicing Aslan?
The first reaction was disbelief, thinking it was an April Fools' joke initially, but as more credible reports emerged, it became clear this was a serious discussion.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts
Q: Is it official? How convinced are you that it's going to be The Magician's Nephew?
I think I'm 90% of the way there. I think that's the only way this would make sense.
Would Updating Narnia Be the Worst Idea Ever? | Talking Beasts
Q: Could you consider modernizing 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' while retaining the core themes?
Yes, it's possible, but the success depends on thoughtful adaptation to maintain cultural relevance and authenticity.
Would Updating Narnia Be the Worst Idea Ever? | Talking Beasts
Q: How essential is the 1940s setting to the story?
It varies in importance; some argue that it's crucial for cultural context, while others believe it could be modernized without losing the story's essence.

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