Walt Disney StudiosThe beloved book series was for many readers an unforgettable introduction to the fantasy genre.
Richly detailed, allegorical and thrilling, the series brought us wise Aslan and the adventurous Pevensie children; redemptive Mr. Tumnus and irredeemably wicked Jadis The White Witch.
The books made me long to try Turkish Delight – which I still scoff to this day – and fed my lifelong love of walking in the snow. I also blame novelist C.S. Lewis for my risky desire to give lions a big cuddle.
The series has been adapted for television and film in the past, with my personal nostalgic favourite being the 1988 BBC serialisation. The effects may seem a little dated by today’s standards, but it was completely engrossing all the same.
Now Netflix are adapting the classic series for a new generation, and I for one have a feeling it will be utterly magical.
In a statement released by Netflix, the stepson of C.S. Lewis himself, Douglas Gresham, spoke with pleasure about the upcoming series:
It is wonderful to know that folks from all over are looking forward to seeing more of Narnia, and that the advances in production and distribution technology have made it possible for us to make Narnian adventures come to life all over the world,Chief Content Officer at Netflix, Ted Sarandos, said:
Netflix seems to be the very best medium with which to achieve this aim, and I am looking forward to working with them towards this goal.
C.S. Lewis’ beloved Chronicles of Narnia stories have resonated with generations of readers around the world,Long before Game of Thrones warned us winter was coming, The Chronicles Of Narnia showed us what an eternal winter (but never Christmas!) would look like.
Families have fallen in love with characters like Aslan and the entire world of Narnia, and we’re thrilled to be their home for years to come.
I personally cannot wait to see this classic unfrozen for a new reimagining.
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