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The Chronicles of Narnia Based on the work of C.S. Lewis The Animated Series Illustrated in 2025 by L. Martin
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L. Martin Imagines The Magician’s Nephew for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Animated Series

September 28, 2025 David Sutton
Brazilian artist L. Martin is re-imagining The Chronicles of Narnia as a modern 2D action-adventure animated series. This fan project, which is not in official development, showcases character designs in the “CalArts style,” known for its bold linework and stylized, geometric shapes. Martin plans to release 35 character posters on his Instagram, covering the five most important characters from each of the seven books, followed by seven seasonal posters for the hypothetical series. The first revealed design features a powerful and stern-looking Aslan.

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In a warmly lit, intimate close-up from 'The Stolen Girl,' Denise Gough and Beatrice Campbell press their foreheads together in a tender moment between mother and daughter.
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Denise Gough Reunites with Beatrice Campbell on the Cast of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew

September 25, 2025 David Sutton
Irish actress Denise Gough (Andor) has confirmed she is joining the cast of Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. In a recent podcast appearance, Gough revealed she will be playing “someone mean,” sparking speculation about her role. This casting marks a reunion with young actress Beatrice Campbell, who is set to play Polly Plummer; the two previously starred as a mother-daughter duo in the TV series The Stolen Girl. The article also explores Gough’s passionate advocacy for human rights, which she discussed at length in the same interview where she announced her Narnia role.

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Will Meryl Streep Voice Aslan? Why Narnia Fans are Divided on this Lion of a Rumor

August 17, 2025 David Sutton
The overwhelming consensus is not a rejection of Meryl Streep’s immense talent—far from it. In fact, a significant number of fans…suggested she would be a phenomenal choice for another iconic role: ‘Should get her to play the White Witch instead. She’d be awesome in that role. Aslan is just miscasting.’ This sentiment was echoed repeatedly, with many believing Streep’s gravitas and skill would be perfectly suited to the formidable Queen Jadis.

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When is The Magician’s Nephew Set and Why Does it Matter?

August 15, 2025 David Sutton
Leaked set photos from NETFLIX The Magician’s Nephew reveal a surprising 1950s setting, sparking intense debate among Narnia fans. C.S. Lewis originally placed the story in 1900 Edwardian London, a choice tied to historical, thematic, and theological symbolism. This article examines why Lewis chose that year, how shifting to the 1950s could alter the story’s meaning, and whether Greta Gerwig’s adaptation risks losing the timeless, Genesis-like purity of Narnia’s creation.

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