Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia film franchise is being poised as a major undertaking, with an unprecedented IMAX release and a proven director — Greta Gerwig — writing and directing at least the first two of the eight movies planned. With that long of a timeline, the casting has to be immaculate, especially with beloved characters like Aslan and the Pevensie children.
But perhaps one of the most iconic Narnia characters is a major villain: Jadis the White Witch, the charming queen-like figure who tempts Edmund with Turkish Delight and a hot drink. In the first major casting for the entire franchise, it looks like someone unexpected may take on the role. In fact, she’s not even an actress.
