Emma Mackey will play the White Witch (Jadis) in Netflix's 'Narnia' movie, directed by Greta Gerwig.
The movie is reportedly based on 'The Magician's Nephew,' the sixth book in the 'Narnia' series, exploring the origin story of Narnia.
Mackey reunites with Gerwig after their collaboration in 'Barbie'.
Other rumored cast members include Meryl Streep as Aslan.
Netflix is planning a two-week theatrical IMAX run for the film in late 2026 before it streams on Netflix.
Why this matters: The casting of Emma Mackey as the White Witch adds significant star power to the project and generates excitement among fans of both Mackey and the 'Narnia' series.
Netflix's adaptation of 'The Chronicles of Narnia' continues to generate buzz with the casting of Emma Mackey as the White Witch. This adaptation, helmed by Greta Gerwig, is set to tackle 'The Magician's Nephew,' delving into the origins of Narnia and the iconic White Witch character.
Mackey's casting follows previous rumors linking singer Charli XCX to the role. Mackey's previous collaboration with Gerwig on 'Barbie' adds another layer of anticipation.
The White Witch, also known as Jadis, is a central antagonist in the Narnia series, particularly in 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.' She is known for plunging Narnia into an eternal winter.
Netflix plans to release the film in IMAX theaters for two weeks in late 2026, prior to its streaming release.
Q: Which Narnia book is the movie based on?
Reportedly, the movie will adapt 'The Magician's Nephew'.
Q: When is the movie expected to be released?
The movie is expected to have a theatrical IMAX run in late 2026, followed by streaming on Netflix.
Q: Who else is rumored to be in the cast?
Meryl Streep is rumored to be in talks to play Aslan.
Emma Mackey's casting as the White Witch brings excitement and star power to Netflix's 'Narnia' adaptation.
Greta Gerwig is directing the film, which will be based on 'The Magician's Nephew'.
Expect a theatrical IMAX release before it streams on Netflix in late 2026.
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