The buzz surrounding the billion-dollar box office success that was Barbie (the movie even broke a Dark Knight record) is starting to subside. And as of late, fans have been eagerly waiting for updates on the next theatrical venture of its director, Greta Gerwig, which is an adaptation of C.S. Lewis's beloved Narnia series. Fortunately, Netflix's film chief, Scott Stuber, recently shared an update on the highly anticipated project, giving fans a glimpse into the creative process behind bringing this iconic literary work to life.
During an extensive Q&A session with Variety executive editor Brent Lang, Scott Stuber discussed everything new and coming soon to Netflix as well as his perspective on the future of cinema. This insightful conversation occurred as part of Variety's Business Managers Elite Breakfast. Amid the chat, Stuber expressed his excitement for the Little Women director’s Narnia project, acknowledging the challenge of adapting a series with such a rich narrative history:
