The Magician’s Nephew

The Magician's Nephew

First Look at Jadis and Strawberry in Leaked Clip from The Magician’s Nephew Set

August 18, 2025 David Sutton
A key moment from C.S. Lewis’s classic book, The Magician’s Nephew, has been leaked in a new clip from the Netflix movie set. The video, filmed on a London street, shows the villainous Jadis and the horse Strawberry in a pivotal chase scene. However, fans have noticed a significant change: the film appears to be set in the 1950s instead of the book’s 1900s, leading to a major alteration in the scene, with police cars replacing the classic horse-drawn hansom cabs.

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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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Cameras Roll on Gerwig’s 1950s Magician’s Nephew: Young Cast Spotted in a New Time Period for the NETFLIX’s Narnia

August 13, 2025 David Sutton
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.

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