Liam Neeson reacts to news that Meryl Streep will voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s film adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew. Neeson previously voiced Aslan in Disney’s The Chronicles of Narnia movies from 2005 to 2010, and he now shares his reaction to Streep taking over the role. Sources also note that Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is scheduled to premiere in theaters on February 12.
Coverage highlights that Neeson says he did not know about Streep being cast and that he reacted with surprise when he learned the update. Some reports frame his comments around the significance of handing the character to another major performer, while others emphasize the specific nature of his reaction and his connection to the role as written by C.S. Lewis. Across outlets, the story centers on the voice casting shift for Aslan and Neeson’s reaction to it.
One outlet further underscores how Neeson associates Aslan’s Christlike role in Lewis’ books with his reaction, while other coverage stays more focused on the general surprise and appreciation for Streep’s involvement.
