Meryl Streep’s casting as Aslan has angered the Christian right. Don’t they have more pressing issues?
The Oscar-winner is voicing Narnia’s wise lion in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, leading to roars of fury from US evangelical commentators
TL;DR
- Meryl Streep is reportedly voicing Aslan in Greta Gerwig's upcoming adaptation of 'The Magician's Nephew'.
- Conservative Christian commentators have expressed outrage, viewing the casting as an offense to the character's representation of Christ.
- Director Greta Gerwig explained her casting choice was based on Meryl Streep's ability to convey profound wisdom and childlike wonder.
- Some critics argue that casting Streep, a woman, as Aslan is sacrilegious, despite the character being a lion.
- The film is also noted for its rock opera elements and reimagining of Narnia, with Daniel Craig and Emma Mackey also cast.
- The article suggests that the controversy over Streep's voice might overshadow the film's actual plot and potential.
- The story of 'The Magician's Nephew' involves children discovering portals to other worlds and inadvertently bringing a destructive queen back to London.