Lovers of Narnia, rejoice! “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” arrives in theaters May 16, and fans who have been hooked ever since “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” can hardly wait to see the adventure continue. Once again, the Pevensie siblings will find themselves in the magical world they’ve discovered — although this time, things will be shockingly different.
And no one is more excited than Ben Barnes, who has joined the series as Prince Caspian. The prince, rightful heir to the throne of Narnia, must join the Pevensies to save the kingdom. It’s a big role for Ben, but that’s not the only reason he’s anticipating the film — he’s a dyed-in-the-wool Narnia fan from way back.
“I’ve been a fan of the books since I was eight years old. I saw the first film and enjoyed it immensely, and I read the books again when I was at University,” he explains. So he was well-primed to step…