Last week, we saw the first official casting announcement for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie! Following in the footsteps of Barbara Kellerman and Tilda Swinton, Emma Mackey will be the next actor to portray the iconic White Witch. Listen to our reactions to the news and then post a comment below. Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle Watch the post-show…

The aftershock of the latest casting report can still be felt in the NarniaWeb community: Meryl Steep is reportedly “in talks” to voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie. Following this report, our data indicates that fan enthusiasm for the project significantly diminished, with many questioning if they will go see the film at all. Is t…

Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew? Charli XCX as Jadis? Casting for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (title unofficial) is underway, and fans are not waiting for official announcements to start the discussion. Listen to the podcasters share their impressions (and do a dramatic reading of the audition scene being used for Digory and Polly). R…

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/IvnNk65cXPY On April 15, for the first time in 17 years, new Chronicles of Narnia cover art will be hitting bookshelves. In this episode, the podcasters zoom in and squint at every detail of the new artwork and discuss how it compares to the previous set released in 2007. Thanks to everyone in the NarniaWeb Discord…

There is still no official word on which of The Chronicles of Narnia books Greta Gerwig will adapt for the big screen. But last week, we got our biggest clue yet in the form of a casting call for a boy and a girl aged 10-11. Fans were quick to declare that all signs pointed to Digory and Polly. Listen to our analysis and then post a comment! Join o…

Last week, it finally became official: Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie will be releasing in IMAX theaters Thanksgiving 2026 before it starts streaming on Netflix the following Christmas! And Producer Amy Pascal says it will be “all about rock and roll.” Watch our reactions and then post a comment below or in our new Discord group! In Part 2 of this dis…

Note: This episode was recorded before the recent comments from Producer Amy Pascal. We have not seen a Chronicles of Narnia movie adaptation since 2010… but not for lack of trying! This episode is a reflection the movie news ups and downs–from the Joe Johnston’s Silver Chair production all the way to Greta Gerwig taking the helm at Netflix. The po…

Nothing has been heard from Matthew Aldrich since he was announced as the “creative architect” of Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia adaptations in 2019… until now: I had a very specific idea about what I wanted to do with the Narnia material. I had laid out for [Netflix] a strategy of film and series as a way to adapt the seven books in a way that was…

This story is about something that happened to them when they were sent away from London during the war because of the air-raids. The World War II setting of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe makes it read like a period story today. But, C.S. Lewis published in 1950, just ten years after the story takes place. Many of the book’s first readers cl…

According to recent reports, Writer/Director Greta Gerwig is pushing for a Thanksgiving 2026 theatrical release for her upcoming Chronicles of Narnia movie adaptation, but Netflix is reluctant. How much does a theatrical release matter? What is Netflix so concerned about? Listen to the discussion and then post a comment below! Watch the post-show c…

Listen to our discussion about all the murder in the final Chronicle of Narnia. The post PG-13 Illustration in The Last Battle? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Discussing the opening chapter of the final Chronicle of Narnia. The post Why ‘The Last Battle’ Spills the Beans in Chapter 1 | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Discussing the powerful meeting between Shasta and The Great Lion in "The Horse and His Boy." The post Aslan, Shasta, and the Problem of Pain | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Many of us adore both. But which is better? (Episode originally recorded in 2018) The post Narnia vs. The Lord of the Rings | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Four of the Chronicles of Narnia have never been adapted into a movie. The post 6 Scenes We Can’t Wait to See in a Narnia Movie Someday | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Discussing the final chapter of The Magician's Nephew. The post C.S. Lewis Almost Ruined the Magic Wardrobe | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Continuing our discussion about C.S. Lewis's Narnia prequel. The post Top 5 Lines in Chapter 14 of The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Discussing Chapter 13 of The Magician's Nephew. The post Why Digory Chose Aslan Over His Mother | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Discussing Chapter 12 of The Magician's Nephew. The post The Two Times Aslan Wept | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Discussing The Magician's Nephew, Chapter 11. The post Was the First King of Narnia Some Random Guy? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…

Discussing the Time Magazine article where they said Greta Gerwig is adapting "the first book" for Netflix. The post “The First Book” And Other Matters | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

In this episode we're reading Matilda by Roald Dahl. Sam and Sarah share laughter-inducing excerpts (You can do it, Brucie!) and reminisce about their favorite teachers who inspired them. Immerse yourself in a delightful blend of nostalgia, humor, and genuine moments as we discuss this classic.By Not Your Average Book Report

It has all come down to this! Watch the podcasters choose the best Chronicles of Narnia illustration by Pauline Baynes.... The post Final Debate: The Best Narnia Illustration appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Which illustration by Pauline Baynes is the best? The post Debate: Best Narnia Illustration (Round 1) appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

Friendship, I have said, is born at the moment when one man says to another ‘What! You too? I thought... The post NarniaWeb 20th Anniversary Retrospective | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web