Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician's Nephew trailer

Director Greta Gerwig has unveiled the first trailer for her upcoming Netflix adaptation of C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew. Following the massive success of Barbie, Gerwig has turned her attention to this prequel in The Chronicles of Narnia series. The trailer, which features a psychedelic aesthetic inspired by 1960s-era David Bowie, is set to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." While Gerwig has confirmed the film is not a musical, the visuals suggest a bold, experimental tone. The Magician's Nephew explains the origins of the Narnia universe, specifically the presence of the London lamppost. Although Lewis struggled to complete the book, it remains a pivotal entry in the series. This project marks a new attempt to revive the Narnia franchise after previous film adaptations saw diminishing returns. Netflix acquired the rights to the series, and fans are eagerly awaiting further details on this highly anticipated production.