Hollywood’s got franchise fever—every studio is out here
hunting for the next pop culture goldmine, even if it means milking five
minutes of book-club fame into a bloated universe. But while most adaptations
feel like fanfiction written during a coffee break, Greta Gerwig is doing
things very differently. Fresh off turning Barbie
into a cinematic masterpiece,
she is diving headfirst into Narnia
, with Netflix in tow. There is buzz, some
backstage delays, and a tug-of-war between vision and streaming vibes. However,
a recent casting choice of Greta Gerwig’s Narnia has been turning heads.
Emma Mackey is trading Barbie
glam
for frosty villainy—she is officially the White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s Netflix
Narnia
reboot,
as revealed by The Hollywood Reporter
. She is going from Malibu to magical mayhem, playing
Jadis, the icy queen who traps Narnia in an eternal winter. Mackey will be sharing
screen space with Daniel Craig (as Digory’s uncle, not James Bond—everyone
relax), and the one and only Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan. Gerwig is
building a fantasy dream team, and this winter is about to slay.
Emma Mackey to play the White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia.’ pic.twitter.com/reKC8IuBvA
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) April 25, 2025
Narnia
is hitting IMAX for a two-week epic run before landing on Netflix just in time for Christmas 2026. Netflix first teased its grand wardrobe-sized plans back in 2018. Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos called it a timeless tale that generations have loved in a press release,
and now the streaming giant is ready to be Narnia’s
forever home. As if the stakes were not already high enough the casting of Emma Mackey has broken the glass cieling.
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Greta Gerwig’s casting has sparked a full-blown internet frenzy—Narnia
lovers and Barbie
stans are linking arms, screaming in magical unison over this icy-perfect casting twist.
Fans are losing it over Emma Mackey’s White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie
After years of delivering standout performances, Emma Mackey’s casting in Narnia
has fans buzzing with excitement. Before Mackey was chosen as the White Witch, Margaret Qualley and Charli XCX were also in the running for the role
, but many fans are relieved it did not work out in their favor. The actress is already being hailed for the depth she will bring to the iconic villain, and social media is flooded with support as fans eagerly anticipate her spellbinding performance.
Emma Mackey as the White Witch She’s going to totally crush that role. I can already imagine her bringing a whole new level of depth to the character. Plus, Greta Gerwig directing This is going to be such a unique take on Narnia
— Sheetal (@Sheetll_X) April 25, 2025
I love Emma ❤️
— George Treadeu (@GeorgeMAGA25) April 25, 2025
Well it’s not like she had any competition considering who else was being offered the role pic.twitter.com/b7HVLiY69x
— Ahadiam (Taylor’s Version) (@TayluhSwiff13) April 25, 2025
The entire internet seems to have rallied behind Emma Mackey’s casting as the White Witch, with fans united in support, especially after considering the other potential choices.
This is perfect casting
— Justin Bocci (@justinbocci2023) April 25, 2025
From Charli XCX to Emma. Total upgrade.
— Linges (@0fllwersera) April 25, 2025
She’s a good choice tbh 🤌🙌 pic.twitter.com/kqMLVo7KsZ
— Kaze 🌪️ (風) (@Kaze_no_Katana) April 25, 2025
With Mackey bringing her signature brilliance to the role, fans are already predicting the movie will be a massive hit. Netflix’s CEO has teased special plans for the film
, fueling even more hype. For now, fans are celebrating Mackey’s villainous transformation, confident that this Narnia
will be nothing short of a blockbuster.
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What do you think of Emma Mackey as the White Witch in Narnia
? Let us know in the comments below!
