Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew Cast and Characters
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew features newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside established stars including Meryl Streep, Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey and Carey Mulligan.
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— Netflix (@netflix) October 13, 2026
Based on C.S. Lewis’s fantasy novel, the film explores the origins of Narnia. Gerwig serves as both writer and director, with the movie scheduled for release in 2027.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew Cast List
David McKenna as Digory Kirke:
One of the two young characters at the centre of the story.
Beatrice Campbell as Polly Plummer:
Digory’s companion on their journey between worlds.
Emma Mackey as Jadis:
The future White Witch and last Queen of Charn.
Daniel Craig as Andrew Ketterley:
Digory’s uncle, whose magical experiments set the adventure in motion.
Meryl Streep as Aslan:
The voice of the legendary lion associated with Narnia’s creation.
Carey Mulligan as Flora/Mabel Kirke:
Digory’s mother.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Frank:
A London cab driver who becomes Narnia’s first king.
Ciarán Hinds:
His character’s identity has not been publicly disclosed in the details provided.
David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell Lead the Story
McKenna and Campbell take on the central roles of Digory and Polly. Their characters discover the Wood between the Worlds, a mysterious place that connects different realms.
Their journey introduces them to magical creatures and unfamiliar lands, leading to the events surrounding Narnia’s creation.
Meryl Streep Voices Aslan
Aslan is one of the story’s central figures, and Meryl Streep provides the voice for the iconic lion. The character plays a significant role in bringing Narnia into existence.
Daniel Craig plays Uncle Andrew, while Emma Mackey portrays Jadis, whose story connects the film to the future threat of the White Witch.
Greta Gerwig Directs the Fantasy Film
Gerwig writes and directs the adaptation, following her 2023 film Barbie. The project brings the early history of Narnia to the screen, drawing on the novel by C.S. Lewis.
The film is scheduled to arrive in 2027.
