Narnia Reboot will be released on Netflix
April 1, 2025: In a bold new direction for the upcoming Narnia reboot on Netflix, legendary actress Meryl Streep is reportedly being considered to voice a gender-swapped version of Aslan, the iconic lion from The Chronicles of Narnia series. 🎙️🦁
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🎬 Directed by: Greta Gerwig
📺 Platform: Netflix
📅 Expected Release: Thanksgiving 2026
🎞️ Reported by: Nexus Point News
Aslan, a Christ-like figure in C.S. Lewis’ fantasy world, was originally voiced by Liam Neeson in the 2000s trilogy. Reports now suggest Netflix’s adaptation could reimagine the character as female.
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WHOA! Meryl Streep is set to voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig's 'THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA'?! https://t.co/jVHwor9mcf pic.twitter.com/8Wtt2yT4yp
— Alex Lobo needs ☕️ 🇨🇺 ⚡️ (@GeekLawGrad) March 31, 2025
Social Media Reaction:
Fans are divided:
- 💬 “Why are they gender-swapping Aslan?”
- 💬 “Meryl Streep is amazing — if anyone can pull it off, it’s her!”
- 😡 “Aslan is a symbol of Christ… this ruins the core of the story.”
Meanwhile, director Greta Gerwig previously shared that she feels “intimidated” but honored to work on the adaptation, describing her deep childhood connection with the books.
No official confirmation has been made from Netflix, Streep, or the production team.