David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell Cast As Young Leads in Netflix's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'

David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell Cast As Young Leads in Netflix's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'

Narnia Leads RevealedDavid McKenna and Beatrice Campbell Cast As Young Leads in Netflix's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'

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Filming for Netflix’s Narnia film has formally began in London, England. Though the streamer hasn’t introduced any members of the solid, because of new set photographs, we’ve got been in a position to establish the 2 younger leads of the upcoming Greta Gerwig film.

From these set photographs, we’ve got recognized David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell as two of the leads of Netflix’s NarniaIt’s speculated they’re enjoying the lead roles of Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, respectively. These are the 2 primary younger characters for The Magician’s Nephew. Netflix has not confirmed this and declined to remark for this text. Casting requires the roles were issued earlier this year.

David McKenna’s credit embody BBC’s Lord of the Flies and quite a few musicals, whereas Beatrice Campbell’s credit embody The Stolen Woman and The Phoenician’s Scheme

Right here’s extra snaps of the 2 in motion on the primary day of filming, captured yesterday, together with a pair that we’ve but to launch:

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EXCLUSIVE: Beatrice Campbell and David McKenna filming Netflix’s Narnia
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Different solid for Netflix’s Narnia contains Emma Mackey as The White Witch, Daniel Craig (as we first reported) as Uncle Andrew, Carey Mulligan in negotiations for a task, and Meryl Streep anticipated in the function of Aslan. Netflix has but to verify or announce any solid names. 

Filming for Narnia is predicted to happen in the South and East of the UK, in addition to Shepperton Studios, as their dwelling base. The film is presently anticipated to be launched in late 2026, with Greta Gerwig securing the rights for movie show screenings (at the very least in IMAX) earlier than the discharge, a privilege not granted to all. The most up-to-date instance of that was Rian Johnson’s Knives Out 2 and very restricted runs for films Netflix seems to qualify for awards. 

We’ll hold you posted on all issues Narnia as and once we get new updates. Till then, check with our information on all the pieces we all know in regards to the newest manufacturing by means of our monster information that appears again at Netflix’s total historical past of Narnia and what’s to return. 

Susannah Norris Agency represents McKenna, and Sylvia Young Company represents Campbell. 


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