The Horror. The Horror.

Well, it has become obvious that Netflix, having excreted on Tolkien’s world, is all set to vomit on Lewis’s Narnia this November in the form of their new film of The Magician’s Nephew. There are certain parasites that attach themselves to higher life forms, hollow them out, and force them into suicidal actions. They kill the host and benefit themselves. The comparison is apt. Principal photography wrapped on January 31^st. Listen to all these empty buzz words. Most of them are direct quotes.

According to Netflix CEO Rich Gelfond, Greta Gerwig’s Narnia will feature a contemporary, rock-influenced sound, with artists like Pink Floyd and The Doors cited as examples of the tone fans can expect. The film’s score is composed by music producer Mark Ronson, who recently worked on Barbie. Producer Amy Pascal made a remark in 2024, when she said “This is a real blockbuster movie that’s being made for [IMAX and Netflix] and you know, I guess I do have to talk a little about why I’m so excited about it. This is not your mother’s or your grandmother‘s Narnia. The music in it is unbelievably contemporary music, which IMAX fans like. I’m not going to say specifically, but things like Pink Floyd and The Doors. You know that kind of music which people go to see in IMAX.”

 IMAX Investor Day presentation IMAX’s Executive VP and Chief Content Officer Jonathan said, “And of course, in November, we are bringing visionary filmmaker, Greta Gerwig’s [who did uncedited work on the recent live-action Snow White] bold, reimagining of the world of Narnia, exclusively to IMAX screens around the globe as a Filmed for IMAX title.”

“We have one of the most singular creative voices and commercial forces in film, making a truly epic blockbuster film that will only be available in IMAX for fans around the world,” he added.

““Gerwig, whose films have found fresh, original ways into beloved stories, brings her singular vision to Lewis’s iconic world explored in The Chronicles of Narnia series.”

 The film’s producer Amy Pascal had also previously claimed, “It’s a very new take on Narnia. It’s all about rock and roll.”

Additionally, during the IMAX Investor Day presentation IMAX’s Executive VP and Chief Content Officer Jonathan Fischer made it clear the film is a “reimagining” of Lewis’ work.

They have made it clear that they are ignoring the protests of millions of faithful Narnia fans: they own the rights and will do whatever they want.

Finally, the film is also rumored to have cast Meryl Streep to play a sex-swapped Aslan.  “Oscar winner Meryl Streep is in talks to play Aslan the Great Lion in Greta Gerwig and Netlfix’s Narnia movie, we have confirmed with sources.” We haven’t heard yet if this is true. Will Aslan appear wearing a Gerwig? One thing we can almost be sure of is that the "rock'n'roll" (which is probably a reference to the Music of Creation that Aslan uses to sing Narnia into being) will not be up to the quality of Pink Floyd OR The Doors.