Reports indicate that singer-songwriter Charli XCX may join the Greta Gerwig cinematic universe by playing Jadis, The White Witch, in the new Netflix adaptation of "The Chronicles of Narnia."
Key Takeaways:
- Potential Casting: Charli XCX may be cast as Jadis, The White Witch.
- Upcoming Releases: Gerwig’s first "Narnia" film is set to debut in IMAX in November 2026 and on Netflix on Christmas Day 2026.
- Continuing Collaborations: This project marks another collaboration between Gerwig and Charli XCX, following their work on the Barbie soundtrack.
Charli XCX, known for her hit “Brat,” is reportedly under consideration for a role in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Netflix adaptation of the classic C.S. Lewis series. Deadline first reported that Charli could be cast as Jadis, The White Witch—a role famously portrayed by Tilda Swinton in the earlier film trilogy that began in 2005 with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Representatives for Gerwig did not comment when approached by IndieWire.
Gerwig is set to direct at least two Netflix films based on the beloved novel series. The first installment is scheduled for an IMAX debut in November 2026, followed by a Netflix streaming release on Christmas Day 2026. No further casting details have been disclosed at this time.
This potential casting marks another collaboration between Gerwig and Charli XCX. The singer’s track “Speed Drive” featured on the Barbie soundtrack, and she has recently expanded her filmography with roles in Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist, Romain Gavras’ Sacrifice, and Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex. Additionally, she wrapped production on an indie film titled Erupcja—Polish for “eruption”—directed by Pete Ohs, which stars and is co-produced by Jeremy O. Harris alongside Charli.
When discussing the challenge of adapting such a cherished story, Gerwig admitted,
“I’m properly scared of it, which feels like a good place to start. I think when I’m scared, it’s always a good sign. Maybe when I stop being scared, it’ll be like, ‘OK. Maybe I shouldn’t do that one.’ No, I’m terrified of it. It’s extraordinary. And so we’ll see, I don’t know.”
She added,
“I hope to make all different kinds of movies in the course of the time I get to make movies, which — it’s a long time, but it’s also limited. I want to do big things and small things and everywhere in between, and having another big canvas is exciting and also daunting.”
The film is poised to bring a fresh yet challenging take on a classic tale, highlighting both the ambition and the creative risks involved in reimagining "Narnia" for a modern audience.