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Greta Gerwigs upcomingChronicles of Narniahas already started making headlines over its casting choices.

Lewiss original novels, Aslan is a talking male lion who is guarding the fictional realm ofNarnia.

But Aslan is a male lion?

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one fan wrote on X.

Of course, we need a female Aslan.

It would be crazy to just write a female character, another person sarcastically added.

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Another fan asked, Why do they feel the need to gender-swap Aslan?

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Aslan is literally a male lion.

Lewis, one fan explained.

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Another took a reference from Lewiss book, saying, Aslan is Jesus.

Jesus was a man.

Aslan is a representation of Christ hes male.

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Hollywood truly despises Christians, a third agreed.

One fan tagged Netflixs X account, saying @netflix this is nothing short of insane.

Its an assault on the fan base.

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The first of the series will be released on Thanksgiving 2026 before eventually premiering onNetflix.

Sarandos also described Gerwigs world-building as rooted in faith, much like Lewis original material.

Gerwig shared that she is interested in embracing the paradox of the worlds that C.S.

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Lewis created

In the same interview, Gerwig shared her insights on C.S.

Lewiss creation of Narnia and his literary genius.

It doesnt even occur to you that its not schematic.

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Online users were upset over the possibility of Meryl Streep voicing Aslan

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