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Emma Mackey plays Jadis in Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, described as “all chaos and bad plans,” combining a glamorous, war-ready look with a dangerous presence as she disrupts Digory and Polly’s world; the feature previews her character and notes the film’s 2027 release (cinemas Feb 12, Netflix Apr 2, 2027).
Daniel Craig is revealed as Uncle Andrew, the scheming magician at the center of Greta Gerwig's adaptation of The Magician's Nephew, whose overexcited magic disrupts Digory, Polly, and the world of Narnia; the film opens in cinemas on February 12, 2027 (Netflix release on April 2, 2027), with Empire teasing a world-exclusive cover story.
Greta Gerwig confirms her Narnia adaptation, The Magician’s Nephew, will be a big, rock‑opera‑inspired film with Meryl Streep voicing Aslan. Bowie’s music and aesthetic influenced the look and feel of the world Gerwig envisions. The movie, a prequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, opens in theaters February 12, 2027, before Netflix release on April 2; the cast includes Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan and others.
Greta Gerwig has tapped Meryl Streep to voice Aslan in Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, the chronologically first Chronicles of Narnia film, which will premiere February 12, 2027 in IMAX before a Netflix release on April 2, 2027. Gerwig said Streep fit her criteria for depth, gravitas, and a sense of wonder, noting the pool of candidates was short and that Streep’s experience and age (over 70) would bring both wisdom and joy to the iconic lion (a role previously voiced by Liam Neeson). The casting aligns with Gerwig’s ongoing plans to adapt the Narnia books for Netflix, announced in 2023.
Empire reveals Greta Gerwig’s take on Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, a rock-infused fantasy inspired by 60s/70s British rock icons like David Bowie, relocated from the early 1900s to post‑war 1950s Britain. Digory and Polly are recast with new resonance, and while not a musical, the film aims for a rock-opera vibe. The cast includes Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and Meryl Streep, with a cinema release set for February 12, 2027 and Netflix arrival on April 2, 2027; the feature is teased in Empire’s world-exclusive cover story.
Empire reveals its world-exclusive Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew cover, highlighting Greta Gerwig’s bold new take on C.S. Lewis’s saga with Meryl Streep voicing Aslan; the feature includes on-set details with Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and newcomers Beatrice Campbell and David McKenna, and explains the film’s 1950s setting, first images, and release windows—cinemas February 12, 2027, with Netflix bow on April 2, 2027; the November 2026 issue hits newsstands on Sept 24.
Margot Robbie reportedly earned $50 million for Barbie as star and producer, but negotiations for a sequel have stalled after Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav allegedly refused to meet the negotiated salaries for Robbie, Gosling, Gerwig and Baumbach; six offers have been rejected, and if no deal the rights could revert to Mattel for licensing to another studio. Gerwig and Baumbach reportedly have a sequel concept but won’t share it until contracts are signed, and Gosling is said to be asking around $20 million to return.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s negotiations for a Barbie sequel are in jeopardy as Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Noah Baumbach, and Ryan Gosling push for higher upfront pay and better back-end deals; with roughly four months to move the project into active development before Mattel regains the rights, the follow-up could be shelved or rebooted if a deal isn’t reached.
Barbie 2’s future hangs on pay talks: Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and their team are seeking substantial upfront and back-end increases, with Gosling reportedly aiming for about $20 million. Warner Bros. Discovery has made multiple offers but negotiations have stalled, and the studio must move to active development within roughly four months or Mattel could reclaim the Barbie rights and reboot. David Ellison could become a wildcard if he wins Warner’s bid and reopens these negotiations.
Barbie 2 is in jeopardy after Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig failed to reach salary terms, with Gosling reportedly seeking around $20 million. Warner Bros has offered deals, but if agreements aren’t in place by December the rights could revert to Mattel, preventing Robbie, Gosling or Gerwig from returning in the same project. Gerwig and her writing partner Baumbach say they have a sequel idea and are ready to write if terms are resolved. Barbie dominated 2023 as a record-breaking live-action comedy and Warner Bros’s top performer, but the future of the franchise now hinges on lucrative terms for its three leads and director.
Barbie 2 is in limbo after Warner Bros. negotiations with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling over salaries and profit-sharing stalled, with Mattel rights possibly reverting if no deal by December.
Barbie’s sequel is reportedly stalled as negotiations over the stars’ pay — including a claimed $20 million upfront for Ryan Gosling and a roughly $50 million earnings base for Margot Robbie from the first film — falter; Warner Bros. Discovery is said to have offered a profit-sharing framework, but no deal has been reached, with rights potentially reverting to Mattel if no agreement by December, keeping the project in limbo.
Warner Bros. is stalled on a Barbie sequel after Margot Robbie’s and Ryan Gosling’s hefty pay demands (Robbie reportedly around $20 million). Negotiations with Robbie, Gosling, Greta Gerwig, and Noah Baumbach have dragged for months, with a December deadline that could see Mattel reclaim the rights and force a reboot if deals aren’t signed or profit-participation terms are resolved.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has balked at offering bigger salaries and profit participation for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling on a Barbie sequel, despite reports of large offers; there is no approved framework yet and a December deadline for Mattel’s rights could force a redevelopment if talks stall. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach reportedly have ideas for the sequel, but deals aren’t in place, and Robbie and Gosling have other projects in the meantime, leaving the future of Barbie 2 uncertain.
Warner Bros. is in talks to greenlight a Barbie sequel with Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling, but CEO David Zaslav is reluctant to approve large salaries or profit-sharing deals. Gosling is reportedly asking around $20 million, and there have been discussions of offering a box-office revenue cut for principal talent, but executives are wary of overly generous terms. The studio needs to finalize deals before December, when Mattel would regain the rights and could reboot the project with new filmmakers if an agreement isn’t reached. Production timelines remain uncertain, even as Barbie’s blockbuster success fuels continued interest in expanding the universe.