Meryl Streep’s potential casting as Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia is causing some controversy.
Just the other day, I came across some buzz in the gaming world about Meryl Streep potentially stepping into the role of Aslan the Majestic Lion for an upcoming Netflix movie on Narnia that Greta Gerwig is developing. However, it’s important to note that there hasn’t been any official confirmation yet as we were still far from the offer stage when Deadline dropped this news. So, for now, we’ll just have to wait and see!
According to the books, I come across a talking lion named Aslan who’s like the protector and mentor of Narnia for human kids. Mostly presented as male, Aslan was crafted by author C.S. Lewis as an allegory representing Jesus.
According to reports, the upcoming film is said to be based on Lewis’ “The Magician’s Nephew,” which is the sixth book in the Chronicles of Narnia series. Interestingly, it seems that this story occurs before “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” and all subsequent novels in the series, but at this point, this has not been officially confirmed.
Why is Meryl Streep’s potential Narnia casting causing controversy?
Some readers of Lewis’ books are currently displeased with the possibility of Meryl Streep being cast. Aaron Earls expressed this sentiment at The Wardrobe Door, stating, “Making such a choice would be regrettable for every conceivable reason…Art shouldn’t be decided by popular opinion, but adaptations of previously written works should prioritize the original material. Greta Gerwig and Netflix are free to create a film series based on a fantasy realm governed by a female lion, but that’s no longer C.S. Lewis’ Narnia.
Others on X have questioned whether or not Aslan will still have a mane if portrayed by Streep.
I have a fondness for Meryl Streep and Greta Gerwig’s movies, but if it turns out that Aslan is a character in the Narnia series, then here’s some background information: I adore the Chronicles of Narnia books written by C.S. Lewis, and he also penned an exceptional work on grief. In case you’re interested, take a look at the illustrations and read the synopsis; Aslan is a male character with a large mane. However, let’s avoid any confusion in our discussion.
— Adam J. Yeend (@AJYeend) April 2, 2025
As a gamer, I’m crossing my fingers that the rumors about Aslan being reimagined as female aren’t true. One of the most impactful moments in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for me was when Aslan was shorn at the Stone Table, his mane taken away cruelly.
— ?? ?????? ?????? (@MeMyselfOnline) April 8, 2025
In my perspective as a fan, I wholeheartedly agree with Claire Allfree’s viewpoint, as expressed in The Telegraph. She beautifully articulates that Meryl Streep’s casting as Aslan is commendable. After all, Aslan isn’t a literal representation of Christ in the Narnia Chronicles, but rather an imaginative interpretation aligned with Lewis’s creative vision for Narnia. Within the boundaries of Lewis’s thought experiment, there’s room for Aslan to evolve and take on new forms.
Others have also chimed in supporting Streep’s casting:
I find this conversation really tiring, to be honest. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’s Aslan is not a real being like Jesus. It’s just a children’s movie with an animated lion character. Let’s take it easy.
— Lon Harris (@Lons) April 4, 2025
It’s the meme
— December (@FriendOfAstraea) April 3, 2025
It’s understandable why some people are skeptical about Meryl Streep portraying Aslan, given the belief that “Aslan represents Jesus.” However, it’s also important to note that Jesus was not literally a lion in the first place.
— Dubious Sedai of the Brown Ajah (@DubiousCA) April 6, 2025
In a thrilling turn of events, I fondly recall Liam Neeson lending his voice to the majestic Aslan in the enchanting Narnia films that graced our screens from 2005 through 2010. Yet, the magic continues as Gerwig’s Narnia is set for a grand IMAX debut on Thanksgiving in 2026, followed by its streaming premiere on Netflix this Christmas!
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2025-04-08 22:41