Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast
Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast

Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast

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Explore the world of CS Lewis and keep a watchful eye on the latest Narnia movie news.

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The Title of the Next Narnia Movie? | Talking Beasts
MAR 18, 2026
The Title of the Next Narnia Movie? | Talking Beasts
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/magicians-nephew-logo-crossed-out-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-36717 colorbox-36715" srcset="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/magicians-nephew-logo-crossed-out-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/magicians-nephew-logo-crossed-out-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/magicians-nephew-logo-crossed-out-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/magicians-nephew-logo-crossed-out-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/magicians-nephew-logo-crossed-out-520x293.jpg 520w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/magicians-nephew-logo-crossed-out.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><em>The Magician&#8217;s Nephew</em> has long been confirmed as the source material for Greta Gerwig&#8217;s upcoming Narnia adaptation. The title of the film, however, <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2026/01/narnia-the-magicians-nephew-placeholder-appears-on-netflix-in-select-countries/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">remains uncertain</a>. </p> <p>What should the title of the film be? Should they drop &#8220;The Chronicles of&#8221;? Or what about keeping it simply <em>The Magician&#8217;s Nephew</em>? Listen to our discussion and then post a comment below.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;' class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/podcasters-thumbs.png" alt="" class="wp-image-20384 colorbox-36715" width="350" height="106" srcset="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/podcasters-thumbs.png 700w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/podcasters-thumbs-400x121.png 400w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/podcasters-thumbs-520x157.png 520w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle</figcaption></figure></div><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2026/03/the-title-of-the-next-narnia-movie-talking-beasts/">The Title of the Next Narnia Movie? | Talking Beasts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.narniaweb.com">NarniaWeb | Netflix&#039;s Narnia Movies</a>.</p>
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37 MIN
Two Titles, Two Beavers, and a Dead Tree | Talking Beasts
MAR 4, 2026
Two Titles, Two Beavers, and a Dead Tree | Talking Beasts
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/news-recap-thumb-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-36604 colorbox-36593" srcset="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/news-recap-thumb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/news-recap-thumb-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/news-recap-thumb-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/news-recap-thumb-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/news-recap-thumb-520x293.jpg 520w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/news-recap-thumb.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>In this episode, the podcasters recap the last several weeks of Narnia movie news as Greta Gerwig wraps filming. </p> <p>What will the <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2026/01/narnia-the-magicians-nephew-placeholder-appears-on-netflix-in-select-countries/">title</a> of the movie be? Who will <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2026/02/enola-holmes-actress-susan-wokoma-among-new-cast-additions-in-narnia/">Susan Wokoma</a> play? How big of a role will/should <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2026/02/samantha-spiro-joins-narnia-cast-in-first-confirmed-voice-role/">Samantha Spiro</a>&#8216;s Beaver character have? Should fans be concerned about Editor Andrew Weisblum&#8217;s <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2026/02/oscar-nominated-editor-andrew-weisblum-working-on-greta-gerwigs-narnia/">comments</a>? And what is up with the production acquiring a <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2026/02/dead-tree-given-new-life-on-narnia-film-set/">dead tree</a>? </p> <p>Listen to the discussion and post a comment below!</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;' class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/podcasters-glumpuddle-impendingdoom.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29385 colorbox-36593" width="228" height="106" srcset="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/podcasters-glumpuddle-impendingdoom.png 456w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/podcasters-glumpuddle-impendingdoom-400x186.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Glumpuddle, Doom</figcaption></figure></div><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2026/03/two-titles-two-beavers-and-a-dead-tree-talking-beasts/">Two Titles, Two Beavers, and a Dead Tree | Talking Beasts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.narniaweb.com">NarniaWeb | Netflix&#039;s Narnia Movies</a>.</p>
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56 MIN
The Musician’s Nephew? Deciphering New Comments From IMAX CEO | Talking Beasts
DEC 20, 2025
The Musician’s Nephew? Deciphering New Comments From IMAX CEO | Talking Beasts
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pink-floyd-thumb-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-35925 colorbox-35924" srcset="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pink-floyd-thumb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pink-floyd-thumb-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pink-floyd-thumb-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pink-floyd-thumb-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pink-floyd-thumb-520x293.jpg 520w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pink-floyd-thumb.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>Most fans assumed that Producer Amy Pascal was being flippant when she <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2024/12/narnia-begins-filming-in-july-2025/">said</a> Greta Gerwig&#8217;s upcoming Narnia movie would be &#8220;all about rock &#8216;n roll.&#8221; But now, new <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2025/12/imax-ceo-greta-gerwigs-narnia-is-not-your-grandmothers-narnia-will-feature-rock-inspired-music/">comments</a> seem to suggest there is at least some substance here:</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> <p><em>This is not your mother’s or your grandmother‘s Narnia. The music in it is unbelievably contemporary music, which IMAX fans like. I’m not gonna say specifically, but things like <a href="https://youtu.be/yl-Ms_ek-kE?si=SuHYLiCFYqsB6_db" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pink Floyd</a> and The Doors.&nbsp;</em></p> <cite>Rich Gelfond, IMAX CEO</cite></blockquote> <p>What does all this mean for the film? Listen to our discussion and then post a comment below!</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;' class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/podcasters-thumbs.png" alt="" class="wp-image-20384 colorbox-35924" width="350" height="106" srcset="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/podcasters-thumbs.png 700w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/podcasters-thumbs-400x121.png 400w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/podcasters-thumbs-520x157.png 520w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle</figcaption></figure></div><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2025/12/the-musicians-nephew-deciphering-new-comments-about-narnias-score-talking-beasts/">The Musician&#8217;s Nephew? Deciphering New Comments From IMAX CEO | Talking Beasts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.narniaweb.com">NarniaWeb | Netflix&#039;s Narnia Movies</a>.</p>
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49 MIN
Georgie Henley and Anna Popplewell Reflect on Narnia Movies | Talking Beasts Flashback
DEC 9, 2025
Georgie Henley and Anna Popplewell Reflect on Narnia Movies | Talking Beasts Flashback
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/georgie-anna-thumb-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-35655 colorbox-35652" srcset="https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/georgie-anna-thumb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/georgie-anna-thumb-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/georgie-anna-thumb-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/georgie-anna-thumb-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/georgie-anna-thumb-520x293.jpg 520w, https://www.narniaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/georgie-anna-thumb.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This week marks 20 years since the theatrical release of <em>The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em>! </p> <p>In this episode, we have compiled highlights from two separate interviews with <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2020/04/15-years-later-georgie-henley-talks-to-narniaweb-about-playing-lucy-in-narnia-movies/">Georgie Henley</a> (Lucy) and <a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2020/12/anna-popplewell/">Anna Popplewell</a> (Susan), both originally recorded in 2020. </p> <p>Enjoy and then post a comment below!</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2025/12/georgie-henley-and-anna-popplewell-reflect-on-narnia-movies-talking-beasts-flashback/">Georgie Henley and Anna Popplewell Reflect on Narnia Movies | Talking Beasts Flashback</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.narniaweb.com">NarniaWeb | Netflix&#039;s Narnia Movies</a>.</p>
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16 MIN