Greta Gerwig is going from Barbies’s pastel pink world to Narnia’s snowy forests. Netflix has signed on the ‘Barbie’ director to bring the ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ novels on screen. The writer-director is no stranger to the streamer, appearing in their 2022 film ‘White Noise,’ directed by her husband and filmmaker Noah Baumbach.
Since ‘Lady Bird,’ Greta Gerwig has become one of the most sought-after studio directors. While ‘Barbie’ was considered an odd project choice, the trailer has cast out any previous doubts. The Warner Brothers have great faith in the movie, which is projected to make more money than ‘Oppenheimer.’
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Greta Gerwig Signs With Netflix To Adapt ‘Chronicles Of Narnia’ Novels
Netflix has tapped Greta Gerwig to adapt ‘Chronicles Of Narnia’ novels into movies. The ‘Lady Bird’ and ‘Barbie’ director is going to direct at least two movies based on C.S. Lewis’ beloved novels. Greta Gerwig’s representative has confirmed that the writer-director is taking on another beloved IP for a masterful adaptation.
Jeremy Barber, Greta Gerwig’s agent, informed The New Yorker, ” Greta and I have been very consciously constructing a career. Her ambition is to be not the biggest woman director but a big studio director. And Barbie was a piece of IP that was resonant to her.”
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Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ To Open At $60 Million
Greta Gerwig’s much-anticipated film ‘Barbie’ promises to be a fun ride for audiences and film executives alike. According to ‘The Hollywood Reporter,’ the Warner Brothers expect the film to have an opening of at least $60 Million at the opening weekend. The film opens on July 21, 2023.
The cinematic adaptation of the popular Mattel property follows Barbie and Ken as they have the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. The film’s ensemble cast is led by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling leading the way.
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