ComingSoon.net interviewed producer Mark Johnson about the future of Narnia, and during the interview they spoke about Dawn Treader and possible 3-D Narnia films.
CS: So we know that Ben and Skandar and Georgie will be returning but will you bring back Weta and use the same writers on the next few movies?
Johnson: We actually have a different writer right now on “Dawn Treader,” it’s a complicated process but it’s like the books. You want to have the connection to the prior movies but at the same time, it’s a whole new world.
CS: When do you start thinking about “The Silver Chair“? Do you have to wait until the next one’s finished again?
Johnson: Yeah, we don’t have a director for that, but we will soon enough. We’ve already been talking to some people. Let’s see how this movie does.
CS: Also, in “The Silver Chair,” Ben’s going to be 50 years older.
Johnson: That’s exactly right. I think when you see Caspian, he’s at the dock and getting on the boat and he’s an old man.
CS: I know that both Walden Media and Disney are really big on the 3-D experience, so do you think you’ll ever take “Narnia” into the 3-D realm? Have you had any talks about shooting future movies or scenes in 3-D?
Johnson: We did. We even talked about this for a while. Could we make this 3-D? I would guess that if we keep making these, we’re bound to make one or two in 3-D. You’re right. It so lends itself to it.
CS: When you started this movie, I’m not sure 3-D had exploded like it has in the last few months. I’m surprised to see you producing a lot more independent films this year as well, like “Ballast” and (“Narnia” executive producer) Perry Moore’s movie “Lake City.”
Johnson: Yeah, yeah, we’re really pleased that this year we had two movies I was involved in at Sundance, and then “Ballast” won Best Director.