Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Adaptation Begins Filming London, South East

Filming has officially begun in London for Greta Gerwig's Netflix adaptation of C.S. Lewis' 'The Magician's Nephew,' a prequel to 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.' The production is set in the 1950s, a notable shift from the original late-19th-century Victorian setting of the book, with scenes shot near Cornhill and the Royal Exchange featuring period-appropriate street scenes and props. The film stars Emma Mackey as the White Witch, Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew, Meryl Streep voicing Aslan, and Carey Mulligan as Digory Kirke's mother, with young, lesser-known actors cast as the leads Digory and Polly. The story follows Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer as they discover magical worlds and inadvertently awaken the White Witch. Production will take place in various London locations and Shepperton Studios, aiming for a late 2026 theatrical release exclusively in IMAX before becoming available on Netflix. The time shift to the 1950s could impact the timeline of future adaptations in the Narnia series.