Ben Barnes is reacting to the news about Greta Gerwig ‘s The Chronicles of Narnia .
If you don’t know, the 43-year-old actor starred as Prince Caspian in the 2008 and 2010 films based on the fan-favorite books.
Now, a new Netflix adaptation is coming. Greta wrote the screenplay for the upcoming film and is also directing the project. The film will be an adaptation of “The Magician’s Nephew,” the sixth novel in the C.S. Lewis book series.
Ben is talking about the new iteration.
Read on to find out more…
“With classic literature, there’s no end to the ways it can be adapted as long as it’s fresh and speaks to a new generation. I think these stories have that, some fantasy really allows you to tell a beautifully allegorical story about hope, kindness, and faith. I think it would be really interesting to see it. I’m thrilled. I’m thrilled it’s being retold,” Ben told Variety .
Emma Mackey is reportedly playing the White Witch and rumors have swirled that Daniel Craig is being eyed to play the uncle and Meryl Streep will voice the talking Lion ASLAN.
A fan-favorite actress has addressed rumors that she has been cast in the film.
