Narnia’s Rich Allegory Would Be Impossible With Meryl Streep As Aslan

“Hollywood can pretend identity politics and so-called “gender equality” matter more than fidelity to its source material, Lewis, and Lewis’ source material, Scripture. But if it follows through on the character sex swap, the point of the departure will be clear: We want none of your Christianity here.” 

(Brooke Brandtjen – The Federalist) Several months ago, Netflix announced it would be producing its own interpretation of the Narnia franchise, set to be directed by Greta Gerwig. Avid fans of the series voiced their suspicions about how the company would interpret the books, beloved for their overtly Christian themes. Sure enough, skeptics had their fears actualized when they learned Meryl Streep is being considered for the role of Aslan.

Netflix’s new Narnia films are expected to be an extension of the existing films’ universe and will reportedly begin with an adaptation of the series’ sixth book, The Magician’s Nephew. It is the chronological start of the Narnia story, making it ripe for a reboot of the otherwise finished film franchise. View article →

 

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