Emma Mackey to play White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s Netflix adaptation of ‘Narnia’

Emma Mackey reunites with Greta Gerwig to star as the White Witch in Netflix’s upcoming Narnia adaptation.

Emma Mackey is officially joining Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated Narnia adaptation for Netflix, taking on the iconic role of the White Witch.

This marks a reunion between Mackey and Gerwig, who previously collaborated on the blockbuster film Barbie.

The casting news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter and has generated significant buzz, as Mackey’s involvement adds further star power to Gerwig’s reimagining of C.S. Lewis’s beloved fantasy series. Details surrounding the broader cast and plot adaptation remain under wraps.

Netflix announced in 2018 that it had acquired the rights to The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, planning a series of films and television projects based on the books. Gerwig’s adaptation is set to be one of the streaming platform’s major upcoming fantasy offerings, positioning itself alongside other large-scale projects like The Witcher and One Piece.

Emma Mackey, known for her breakout role in Sex Education and her appearance in Death on the Nile, has rapidly become one of Hollywood’s rising talents. Her portrayal of the White Witch, a character previously made famous by Tilda Swinton in the earlier film series, will bring a fresh interpretation to the villainous role.

Gerwig, celebrated for her work on Lady Bird, Little Women, and Barbie, is expected to bring her signature storytelling style to the Narnia universe. No official release date for the Narnia adaptation has been announced yet.