Director of new ‘Narnia’ movie takes heat over casting of Meryl Streep as Christ-like lion Aslan
Criticism over the recent casting of actress Meryl Streep as the voice of the Christ-like lion Aslan in Netflix’s "Narnia" adaptation has continued as some Christian and media figures question the choice. And most of them know that Aslan is a Christ figure, and we understand that Christ in the Revelation gets married to the church, that he's a guy, but he's fully God and Holy man. And also to be one of the greatest actors to ever do it.
- ▪Criticism over the recent casting of actress Meryl Streep as the voice of the Christ-like lion Aslan in Netflix’s "Narnia" adaptation has continued as some Christian and media figures question the choice.
- ▪And most of them know that Aslan is a Christ figure, and we understand that Christ in the Revelation gets married to the church, that he's a guy, but he's fully God and Holy man.
- ▪And also to be one of the greatest actors to ever do it.
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Latest Film News Director of new ‘Narnia’ movie takes heat over casting of Meryl Streep as Christ-like lion Aslan Meryl Streep cast as Aslan in Netflix’s 'Narnia' series causes some Hollywood head scratching By Carly Mayberry Fox News Published October 3, 2026 9:31am EDT | Updated October 3, 2026 9:42am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Voice director of 2005’s 'Narnia' film tells story behind choosing the voice of defining character Aslan Casting of Liam Neeson came "down to the wire" and described as "divine" in nature.
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