Narnia

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.

After nearly seven years of development, Netflix’s Narnia adaptation has officially begun filming in London with Greta Gerwig at the helm. Newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell have been spotted on set, believed to be our Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer. However, the biggest surprise comes from the set itself, which appears to place the story not in the Victorian era of the book, but in the 1950s. This single change has ignited discussion among fans about what this means for the future of the entire Narnia series on Netflix. The controversial decision to move the time period is a change that could dramatically reshape the entire Chronicles timeline.