Meryl Streep as Aslan? Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ rumors spark hilarious fan reactions

Meryl Streep is reportedly in negotiations to voice a gender-reversed Aslan in Greta Gerwig's new Narnia film. This was reported by Nexus Point News and has generated a tremendous buzz online, with mixed reactions from people.

Aslan the lion is a central character in The Chronicles of Narnia series of novels by C. S. Lewis, and the character was voiced by Liam Neeson in the Narnia films that had Walden Media as co-producers.

Meryl Streep will reportedly voice a gender-reversed Aslan in the new Narnia film. This is a big development because, as Nexus Point News claims:

Typically portrayed as a male, Aslan was created as an allegory for Jesus by author C.S. Lewis.

In The Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan is a wise and powerful leader, closely associated with themes of redemption and sacrifice.

As anticipated, the news has created a massive stir online. Some are utterly shocked, while others are likely re-reading it just to ensure they read it correctly. The internet, as usual, has opted for jokes — either embracing the reported transition or denying it.

Whether this actually happens or not, the jokes are what we’re here for — and the internet never fails to deliver.

Just as always, users have responded with funny memes and comments. Many are reacting to yet another one of their favorite characters getting a makeover for what filmmakers probably thought would be a modern twist.

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Social media reacts as Meryl Streep is speculated to voice Aslan

Users had mixed reactions, and yes, they were hilarious. Some questioned why Aslan was being gender-swapped and some, in jest, suggested Brad Pitt could be considered for the role of the Ice Queen.

Meanwhile, others pointed out that if it's Meryl Streep we’re talking about, the actress could even be cast as Batman and still be the perfect choice!

User @thecinemadog stated on X:

"I love meryl streep, but why are they gender swapping aslan?"

User @SirEscapeALot added:

"Because it's the voice of a make believe lion that lives in a make believe place and anything could sound like anything."

One user, @lucystone1871, humorously asked:

"Who’s playing the Ice Queen, Brad Pitt?"

With a conflicting opinion, a user dropped a meme.

Fans joked about Liam Neeson's response, as he had voiced Aslan before. Some laughingly commented that C.S. Lewis would be turning in his grave.

Others went one step further, joking that the filmmakers are working harder than Snow White and Harry Potter to come up with the most contentious casting choice yet, and the outcome was Meryl Streep as Aslan.

User @SirTopiano commented:

"Liam Neeson watching this in complete silence."

A user, @aba_302, went on to say:

"Huh? Who cares about Neeson. CS Lewis is literally rolling in his grave right now at the thought of this."

A user @Ramble_Jack mentioned:

"Are they aiming to see if they can take less money and have emptier theatres than Snow White?"

Another user, @IndianKid23, said:

"Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter really trying to compete with who can destroy a franchise faster."

One user, @JCalebJones, poked fun, saying:

"Consistent with the theme, Mr. Tumnus will be a hairy goat from the waist up and a naked male human from the waist down."

User @FormerModerate quipped:

"Really starting to think studios want to lose money."

A chunk of users simply dropped a few hilarious memes. Here's a meme suggesting the user's feeling:

Another user dropped a rather caustic meme:

Some users felt that speaking in plain words was too commonplace, so they cut right to sarcasm. They teased with how much they "loved" Snow White and how much they were looking forward to Gerwig's Narnia interpretation.

Others made jokes about the business, that directors complain that no one goes to the theatre anymore—well, this is why.

In the most sarcastic way possible, user @dtdr2023 said:

"Hell yeah! Snow White was amazing. Can wait for this one too!!!"

Another user, @ramseyboltin, sarcastically commented:

“Why won’t people go to movie theatres :-(“

With one of the most legendary actresses, Meryl Streep, reportedly voicing one of the most legendary fictional characters, it's difficult to say how this will go. But if fans aren't buying the idea, they may not be buying tickets either.

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