Emma Mackey Cast as White Witch in Narnia Film

Emma Mackey has officially been cast as Jadis, the White Witch, in Greta Gerwig's Netflix adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew from C.S. Lewis’s Narnia series. This casting follows earlier speculation involving Mackey and Margaret Qualley, and reunites Mackey with Gerwig after their work on Barbie. The White Witch is known for casting Narnia into eternal winter and turning enemies into stone. Meryl Streep is reportedly in talks for the role of Aslan, while Daniel Craig may play Uncle Andrew, though neither has been confirmed. The film is scheduled for a two-week exclusive IMAX theatrical release in late 2026 before streaming on Netflix. Production is set to begin soon, with casting underway for the young British leads.