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Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast
by Narnia Web
Explore the world of CS Lewis and keep a watchful eye on the latest Narnia movie news.
Episodes
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Our Initial Reaction to The Magician’s Nephew Trailer | Talking Beasts
The trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew was screened in New York this morning, and Glumpuddle and Doom were in attendance. Watch their pre/post trailer thoughts and then post a comment below! The post Our Initial Reaction to The Magician’s Nephew Trailer | Talking Beasts...
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First Reactions, First Looks at Greta Gerwig’s Narnia | Talking Beasts
After being shrouded in secrecy for so long. Netflix has finally pulled back the curtain on Greta Gerwig’s vision of Narnia! Listen to our reactions to Aslan, Charn, Uncle Andrew, Jadis… and even The Eagle and Child. Listen and then post a comment below! Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle The post First...
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If We Could Ask C.S. Lewis One Question… | Talking Beasts
Time for another mailbag episode of the show! We asked NarniaWebbers around the world to submit topics for the podcast, and the response was wide-ranging: What question would we ask C.S. Lewis? (16:04 mark) If we could spend one week in Narnia, where would we go? What Narnia spoiler would we…
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6 Moments in Narnia That Fill Us with Joy | Talking Beasts
For me personally, the emphasis on joy might be the most distinguishing feature of C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. I imagine it takes a lot of confidence for a writer to a take break from dramatic tension and give the reader a chance to bask in beauty, wonder, and pure goodness. Lewis does…
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Top 10 Cameo Characters in the Chronicles of Narnia | Talking Beasts
In this episode, the podcasters list their favorite characters that only appear in one or two chapters in C.S. Lewis’s Narnia books. These characters stand out in our memories despite only appearing briefly. Who did we miss? Listen to the discussion and then post your favorites below! Rilian,...
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Release Date Shakeup and Silver Apple Sighting | Talking Beasts
NarniaWebbers will have to wait another few months to see Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The movie adaptation from Greta Gerwig has been delayed to February 10, 2027 and will no longer be an IMAX exclusive. The same press release also included a subtle casting announcement. Who will Ciarán Hinds…
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Next Narnia Movie Remains “Under Wraps” as Fans Hope for Clarity from Trailer | Talking Beasts
Narnia’s return to the big screen comes in less than 8 months, but remains largely shrouded in mystery. Writer/Director Greta Gerwig recently broke her 2-year silence by acknowledging that her upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew remains “under wraps.” Only small scraps of information has...
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The Title of the Next Narnia Movie? | Talking Beasts
The Magician’s Nephew has long been confirmed as the source material for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia adaptation. The title of the film, however, remains uncertain. What should the title of the film be? Should they drop “The Chronicles of”? Or what about keeping it simply The Magician’s Nephew?...
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Two Titles, Two Beavers, and a Dead Tree | Talking Beasts
In this episode, the podcasters recap the last several weeks of Narnia movie news as Greta Gerwig wraps filming. What will the title of the movie be? Who will Susan Wokoma play? How big of a role will/should Samantha Spiro‘s Beaver character have? Should fans be concerned about Editor Andrew...
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Reflecting on the Top Stories of 2025 | Talking Beasts
In this episode of Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast, the podcasters look back on a wild year on NarniaWeb in which details about Greta Gerwig’s Narnia adaptation finally started to emerge… slowly. The post Reflecting on the Top Stories of 2025 | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb |...
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The Musician’s Nephew? Deciphering New Comments From IMAX CEO | Talking Beasts
Most fans assumed that Producer Amy Pascal was being flippant when she said Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie would be... The post The Musician’s Nephew? Deciphering New Comments From IMAX CEO | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Georgie Henley and Anna Popplewell Reflect on Narnia Movies | Talking Beasts Flashback
This week marks 20 years since the theatrical release of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the... The post Georgie Henley and Anna Popplewell Reflect on Narnia Movies | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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One Year to Go: How We’re Feeling About Gerwig’s Narnia Movie | Talking Beasts
That’s right. Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew will be hitting IMAX screens in just over one year. A... The post One Year to Go: How We’re Feeling About Gerwig’s Narnia Movie | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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The Top 3 Narnia Books | Talking Beasts
GO HERE to vote for your top 3 Narnia books. Submissions are due this Sunday October 12. How does the... The post The Top 3 Narnia Books | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Is the Witch’s Wand Kind of a Big Deal? | Talking Beasts
Amateur videos from the set of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew are continuing to pour in, with... The post Is the Witch’s Wand Kind of a Big Deal? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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First Look at Digory, Polly, and… Jadis? | Talking Beasts
We have had some exciting reveals via London set photos: David McKenna as Digory, Beatrice Campbell as Polly, and what... The post First Look at Digory, Polly, and… Jadis? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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The Magician’s Nephew Being Transplanted to 1955? | Talking Beasts
It appears the upcoming Narnia movie will be set in the 1950s. How significant is this change? The post The Magician’s Nephew Being Transplanted to 1955? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Why Mabel Kirke Will Probably Have an Expanded Role in The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts
Reactions to Carey Mulligan being cast as Digory's mother. The post Why Mabel Kirke Will Probably Have an Expanded Role in The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Will Emma Mackey Be a More Book-Accurate White Witch? | Talking Beasts
Reactions to the first official casting announcement for Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie! The post Will Emma Mackey Be a More Book-Accurate White Witch? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Meryl Streep Might Play Aslan… How Concerned Should We Be? | Talking Beasts
Watch our discussion: Will Aslan be a lioness and does it matter? The post Meryl Streep Might Play Aslan… How Concerned Should We Be? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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The Magician’s Nephew Casting Rumors are Pouring In | Talking Beasts
Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew? Charli XCX as Jadis? Casting for Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie is underway. The post The Magician’s Nephew Casting Rumors are Pouring In | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Narnia Book Covers: New vs. Old | Talking Beasts
For the first time in 17 years, new Narnia covers are on the way! The post Narnia Book Covers: New vs. Old | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts
Will Greta Gerwig be adapting The Magician's Nephew for the big screen? The post It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Netflix’s Narnia Movie is Ready to… Rock and Roll? | Talking Beasts
What did Narnia Producer Amy Pascal mean exactly? The post Netflix’s Narnia Movie is Ready to… Rock and Roll? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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14 Years of Trying to Get Another Narnia Movie Made | Talking Beasts
A lot has happened (and not happened) since the last Narnia movie was in theaters. The post 14 Years of Trying to Get Another Narnia Movie Made | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Why Netflix Replaced Matthew Aldrich with Greta Gerwig | Talking Beasts
Matthew Aldrich has finally broken his silence on his time as the "creative architect" of Netflix's Narnia. The post Why Netflix Replaced Matthew Aldrich with Greta Gerwig | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Would Updating Narnia Be the Worst Idea Ever? | Talking Beasts
This story is about something that happened to them when they were sent away from London during the war because... The post Would Updating Narnia Be the Worst Idea Ever? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Should Netflix Bring Narnia Back to the Big Screen? | Talking Beasts
Greta Gerwig and IMAX are in preliminary talks to bring her Narnia movie to theaters. The post Should Netflix Bring Narnia Back to the Big Screen? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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PG-13 Illustration in The Last Battle? | Talking Beasts
Listen to our discussion about all the murder in the final Chronicle of Narnia. The post PG-13 Illustration in The Last Battle? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Why ‘The Last Battle’ Spills the Beans in Chapter 1 | Talking Beasts
Discussing the opening chapter of the final Chronicle of Narnia. The post Why ‘The Last Battle’ Spills the Beans in Chapter 1 | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Aslan, Shasta, and the Problem of Pain | Talking Beasts Flashback
Discussing the powerful meeting between Shasta and The Great Lion in "The Horse and His Boy." The post Aslan, Shasta, and the Problem of Pain | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Narnia vs. The Lord of the Rings | Talking Beasts Flashback
Many of us adore both. But which is better? (Episode originally recorded in 2018) The post Narnia vs. The Lord of the Rings | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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6 Scenes We Can’t Wait to See in a Narnia Movie Someday | Talking Beasts Flashback
Four of the Chronicles of Narnia have never been adapted into a movie. The post 6 Scenes We Can’t Wait to See in a Narnia Movie Someday | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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C.S. Lewis Almost Ruined the Magic Wardrobe | Talking Beasts
Discussing the final chapter of The Magician's Nephew. The post C.S. Lewis Almost Ruined the Magic Wardrobe | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Top 5 Lines in Chapter 14 of The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts
Continuing our discussion about C.S. Lewis's Narnia prequel. The post Top 5 Lines in Chapter 14 of The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Why Digory Chose Aslan Over His Mother | Talking Beasts
Discussing Chapter 13 of The Magician's Nephew. The post Why Digory Chose Aslan Over His Mother | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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The Two Times Aslan Wept | Talking Beasts
Discussing Chapter 12 of The Magician's Nephew. The post The Two Times Aslan Wept | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Was the First King of Narnia Some Random Guy? | Talking Beasts
Discussing The Magician's Nephew, Chapter 11. The post Was the First King of Narnia Some Random Guy? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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“The First Book” And Other Matters | Talking Beasts
Discussing the Time Magazine article where they said Greta Gerwig is adapting "the first book" for Netflix. The post “The First Book” And Other Matters | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Final Debate: The Best Narnia Illustration
It has all come down to this! Watch the podcasters choose the best Chronicles of Narnia illustration by Pauline Baynes.... The post Final Debate: The Best Narnia Illustration appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.
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Debate: Best Narnia Illustration (Round 1)
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/1NL7dolo-hg We are on a mission to crown the greatest illustration created for The Chronicles of Narnia books! Do you agree with our picks? Post a comment below! The post Debate: Best Narnia Illustration (Round 1) appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia...
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NarniaWeb 20th Anniversary Retrospective | Talking Beasts
Friendship, I have said, is born at the moment when one man says to another ‘What! You too? I thought that no one but myself…’ C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves NarniaWeb.com was launched in November 2003. There was no Facebook or Twitter… Cell phones were rare and clunky… Many of us were still using...
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