Greta Gerwig will adapt 'The Magician’s Nephew', the sixth Narnia book, as her first film. This gives the backstory of Digory and Polly before Lucy’s adventures, introducing Narnia’s creation, the White Witch’s origin and the first lamppost.
01Summary
- 01Gerwig’s film is based on 'The Magician’s Nephew', published sixth in the series but first chronologically.
- 02The story follows neighbours Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, who travel to a dying world, Charn, and awaken the future White Witch, Jadis.
- 03Digory watches Aslan create Narnia and later chooses not to take a healing apple home to his dying mother, trusting Aslan instead.
- 04The lamppost Lucy finds in 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' originates when Jadis throws a London lamppost bar onto Narnian soil, where it grows.
- 05Professor Kirke, who shelters the Pevensie children, is the adult Digory, linking his childhood adventures to their belief in Narnia.
02Why it matters
Starting with Narnia’s creation lets audiences see the world alive and thriving before its later frozen state, making the White Witch’s rule feel more tragic. It also gives a fresh entry point beyond the 2005 film, avoiding a direct remake.
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