There’s a new White Witch in Narnia.

Emma Mackey has been chosen as the new White Witch for the upcoming Narnia film from Greta Gerwig. She’s adapting the classic C.S. Lewis fantasy novels. The Hollywood Reporter was first with the news. Netflix is backing up the adaptation, and it’s said that the adaptation is of the sixth novel, The Magician’s Nephew. Gerwig wrote the script and is directing the film as well. Mackey previously worked with Gerwig on her smash hit, Barbie.

It was rumored that singer Charli XCX was tipped for the role but that rumor has proven to be untrue. There were plenty of other actresses who auditioned for the part, but it was between Mackey and The Substance runaway star Margaret Qualley.

Jadis is the White Witch and the primary antagonist of The Magician’s Nephew and The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe. She plunged Narnia into a perpetual winter and turns her enemies into statues. Mackey joins a cast that includes Meryl Streep, who is in talks to play Aslan, the talking lion.

Netflix has such promise and faith in the adaptation that they’re giving it a two-week theatrical IMAX run around Holiday 2026.

Who Is Emma Mackey?

Emma Mackey is most well-known for her role in Sex Education. She also starred in the Poirot mystery Death On The Nile. She also earned critical praise for her role in Emily. She’s set to star in the upcoming J.J. Abrams feature from Warner Bros. with Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega.

We’ll keep you updated on any other Narnia news that breaks.

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Source: THR

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