Netflix on Thursday released the first trailer for its adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, the opening tale in C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia when read in chronological order. The footage is being presented as the first full glimpse of Greta Gerwig’s approach to Lewis’s fantasy world and the platform’s interpretation of one of the series’ most pivotal origin stories.
The film is described as a fantasy epic and the announced cast includes Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep. Netflix has billed the project as a high-profile addition to its slate of original films, and the trailer marks the first public glimpse of the creative direction and visual tone the production will take.
Fans and observers have long debated how modern screen adaptations should handle Lewis’s work, and the release of this trailer is likely to intensify discussion about casting, design and adaptation choices. As the first chronological novel in the Narnia cycle, The Magician’s Nephew lays out the creation of the magical land and several key characters, making it a consequential choice as the basis for a new screen translation.
Netflix did not provide further details with the initial trailer release. More information about the film’s release date, full cast and production credits is expected to be announced by the streamer in coming weeks as promotion for the project ramps up.