Liam Neeson, the original voice behind Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia films, has just discovered that Hollywood is giving the beloved Christlike lion a major makeover. And his reaction speaks volumes.
During a recent interview with ScreenRant, Neeson was asked about Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy series. However, the actor appeared completely unaware that a new version was even in development.
“I’m sorry, but this is news to me,” Neeson admitted.
When the interviewer revealed that Meryl Streep would reportedly take over the role of Aslan, Neeson responded with a question that cut straight to the heart of the controversy.
“Meryl is playing Jesus Christ?”
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That single question highlights what many Christians have been concerned about since news of the reported casting first surfaced.
As Charisma previously reported, members of Lewis’ family were reportedly upset over the decision to cast a woman as Aslan, a character whose sacrifice, resurrection and authority were deliberately crafted to reflect Jesus Christ.
The controversy has only intensified. Narnia fans have launched a petition calling for director Greta Gerwig’s removal, raising concerns about what Hollywood’s reimagining could mean for the Christian foundations of Lewis’ work.
As Netflix prepares to bring Narnia back to the big screen, one question looms: Will Hollywood honor the Christ-centered message that made these stories timeless, or reshape it into something Lewis never intended?
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Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the newly released book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about Abby at abbytrivett.com.
