Will Mark Ronson Join Forces with Greta Gerwig for Her 'Narnia' Adaptation?

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Key Takeaways
- Mark Ronson is reuniting with Greta Gerwig for a Narnia adaptation.
- The film is based on 'The Magician’s Nephew', a C.S. Lewis classic.
- Expect a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep and Daniel Craig.
- The film will release in Imax on Thanksgiving Day 2026.
- Ronson's recent memoir, 'Night People', adds to his artistic journey.
Los Angeles, Sep 24 (NationPress) The acclaimed producer of 'Uptown Funk', Mark Ronson, is poised to collaborate again with Greta Gerwig on her latest cinematic endeavor. Ronson will provide the musical score for her adaptation of 'The Chronicles of Narnia' on Netflix.
Sources indicate that Ronson is engaged in crafting the soundtrack for Gerwig's eagerly awaited sequel to 'Barbie', according to reports from 'Variety'.
Gerwig is both writing and directing this fantasy adventure film, which is said to be based on 'The Magician’s Nephew', the sixth installment in C.S. Lewis' beloved series.
As reported by 'Variety', the film's cast is likely to feature notable talents such as Meryl Streep (who also happens to be Ronson's mother-in-law due to his marriage to Streep's daughter, Grace Gummer), Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and Carey Mulligan.
This adaptation will act as a prequel to 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', focusing on the genesis of Narnia by Aslan the lion (voiced by Streep). The film is set to release in Imax on Thanksgiving Day 2026, with a two-week screening before its Netflix premiere at Christmas.
Previously, Ronson was the executive music producer for Gerwig's 'Barbie', where he co-wrote and co-produced five songs, collaborated on the score with Andrew Wyatt, and served as executive producer.
His musical contributions earned nominations at the Grammys, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards, among other accolades. Currently, he is working on the 'Narnia' project while simultaneously promoting his memoir, 'Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City', which was released on September 16. The memoir reflects on his experiences in NYC's vibrant club scene, detailing his ascent from audiophile to one of the city's most sought-after DJs.
Additionally, it has been reported that Plan B has acquired the rights to 'Night People', with intentions to transform his coming-of-age narrative into a feature film. Plan B's recent achievements include successes with 'F1', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', and the Netflix limited series 'Adolescence', which recently won several Primetime Emmys.