Here’s an intriguing casting twist for your enjoyment! On the very day Charli XCX was hailed for her Glastonbury announcement, we're thrilled to unveil that she's being seriously considered for a pivotal role in Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated Netflix adaptation of "Narnia." This multi-Grammy-winning artist is reportedly among the top contenders for a key character, with negotiations undergoing for some time, albeit nothing is concretely set in stone just yet. Whether a deal will materialize remains to be seen.
Now, the burning question: who might Charli portray in a "Narnia" flick should she ink the deal? Rumor has it, she could embody the chilling figure of Jadis, The White Witch. Back in 2018, Netflix unveiled plans to breathe new life into C.S. Lewis' cherished "The Chronicles of Narnia" series with fresh series and film projects, welcoming Gerwig on board in 2020 to helm and adapt the tale. Still in its nascent stages, details about the project are scarce. As earlier reported, the movie is poised for an exclusive two-week global Imax run during Thanksgiving 2026, preceding its debut on the streaming platform.
This marks Gerwig's follow-up endeavor after directing Warner Bros.' all-time highest-grossing film, "Barbie," which raked in an astonishing $1.44 billion and garnered an Oscar for Billie Eilish and Finneas' original song "What Was I Made For?" Charli XCX's track "Speed Drive" also featured prominently on the film's soundtrack. Whether the singer-actress will lend her musical prowess to "Narnia" remains uncertain.
The British singer, who recently swept five Brit Awards, has seen her demand skyrocket in the film industry over the past year, swiftly escalating her cinematic career. Her upcoming screen credits include Cathy Yan's "The Gallerist," Romain Gavras' "Sacrifice," and Gregg Araki's "I Want Your Sex."
Representatives for Charli XCX and Netflix have declined to comment on the exciting casting possibility.
