Narnia: New The Magician’s Nephew Photo Has Everyone Comparing Movie to This Franchise

Netflix has unveiled a new look at Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The photo features Daniel Craig in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming fantasy film. Craig plays Uncle Andrew, a mysterious magician who plays a key role in Digory and Polly’s journey. However, the image has caught fans’ attention for an unexpected reason.

The new photo has reminded many viewers of Craig’s role in the Knives Out franchise. Craig plays detective Benoit Blanc in the mystery films, and some fans think his look in Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew gives off a similar vibe.

New Image of Daniel Craig in Greta Gerwig’s ‘NARNIA: THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW’. In theaters February 12.
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A Reddit discussion about the image quickly turned into a series of jokes about the connection. @MuptonBossman wrote, “This is actually an image of the next Knives Out movie.” Meanwhile, another fan, @MissingLink101 joked, “The word ‘Narnia’ in Benoit Blanc’s accent would be glorious!”

Similarly, this fan @DreamerRealityArt said, “Funny that this is giving me Knives Out vibes.” The comments focus on Craig’s appearance and do not indicate any connection between the two franchises.

What else do we know about Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew?

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is based on C.S. Lewis’ 1955 novel of the same name. The story follows Digory and Polly, two children who discover a way to travel between different worlds. Their journey eventually takes them to the magical land of Narnia, where they witness the world’s creation.

Gerwig has written and directed the film, which moves the story’s setting to 1950s Britain. David McKenna stars as Digory, with Beatrice Campbell playing Polly. Craig plays Uncle Andrew, while Emma Mackey portrays Jadis. The cast also includes Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep, Denise Gough, Susan Wokoma, and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith. Streep will also lend her voice to Aslan.

The newly revealed photos also offer a closer look at Gerwig’s visual approach to iconic locations like the Wood Between the Worlds.

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew arrives in theaters on February 12, 2027, with special IMAX previews beginning February 10, 2027. The film will subsequently premiere globally on Netflix on April 2, 2027.

Source: Comingsoon.net