According to sources who have confirmed to Deadline, Carey Mulligan is in negotiations to join Greta Gerwig's adaptation of "The Chronicles of Narnia" for Netflix. This potential casting has already generated significant buzz among fans of the beloved fantasy series.

 

Mulligan is reportedly in the running to play the mother of Digory Kirke, one of the film's young protagonists. As previously announced, the star - studded cast will also include Daniel Craig as Digory's uncle, Meryl Streep as the majestic lion Aslan, and Emma Mackey as the menacing White Witch.

 

 

 

 

The new "Narnia" film is said to be an adaptation of "The Magician's Nephew", the sixth novel in the series. This particular story delves into the origins of Narnia. It follows Digory and Polly as they discover this magical world through the magic of Digory's uncle. Production is set to kick off next year, and the film is slated for a release on November 26, 2026, in the United States. First, it will have an exclusive two - week IMAX global run, after which it will debut on Netflix. With Mulligan's potential addition to the cast, expectations are high for this reimagining of the classic "Narnia" universe.