Director Greta Gerwig is no stranger to taking risks. Her message-oriented, comedically-minded take on Barbie was a major gamble for a studio that may have been looking for a more straightforward approach to the iconic Mattel toy. However, her creative efforts paid off, and Barbie became a box office sensation while also garnering stellar reviews from critics. After such success, fans were confident in Gerwig's ability to adapt the C.S. Lewis book series for Netflix's Chronicles of Narnia project. However, the Lady Bird filmmaker revealed that she is in a state of “terror” when it comes to her vision for Narnia.
Gerwig recently chatted with BBC Radio 4’s Today program about the incredible phenomenon that is Barbie, and her upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation. The Frances Ha star’s deep love for the source material seems like the catalyst for making Narnia her next project. On the other hand, her personal reverence is also what's making her most nervous about approaching the beloved fantasy series. She said (via Deadline):
