The Magician’s Nephew’ Cast List So Far & Character Breakdowns

of netflix Narnia: The Wizard’s Nephew It features a star-studded cast, including three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep and none other than James Bond himself, Daniel Craig. In this post, we give you a detailed description of the entire Present character details and delve deeper into them.

Unlike other CS Lewis adaptations The Chronicles of Narniawhich usually begins The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeGreta Gerwig’s film adaptation magician’s nephewThe first story in the series, chronologically. It serves as a creation story for the world of Narnia, depicting how Jadis, aka white witchCame to rule the land. This movie is for the first time magician’s nephew Has been adapted for the big screen.

Now, we should note that the order in which Netflix published its UK press release certainly suggests prominence of the cast in the running order. His list reads:

“With David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, Susan Wokoma”

Who else are the stars? Narnia: The Wizard’s Nephew? And who are they playing? Here’s our full cast list and character details as of May 2026:

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David McKenna as Diggory Kirke

Despite being a child actor, David McKenna has already made great strides in the industry. Most notably, he played Piggy in the BBC adaptation Lord of the Flies (A miniseries is now streaming on Netflix). His performance in that series was highly praised by critics and casual viewers, earning him a Gotham TV Award nomination. He is now one of the most acclaimed young actors in the industry.

As you may recall, we were the first to learn the identities of the two lead actors following their public appearances as filming begins in August 2025.

McKenna appears to be perfect casting for Diggory Kirke, one of the two central child heroes magician’s nephew. A child from London, Digory was the first child to pass through ‘The Wood Between the Worlds’ and enter Narnia. Thanks to his curiosity (which often lends itself to recklessness), Diggory’s actions have one of the biggest influences on the creation of Narnia – look no further than when he awakens Jadis, the Witch, in Charon.

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Beatrice Campbell as Polly Plummer

Beatrice Campbell plays Polly, the second child protagonist who falls into the portal with Diggory. Unlike McKenna, Campbell has not led many major projects, but she notably appeared in Wes Anderson’s Phoenician plan (2025), film starring Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch and Bill Murray. Suffice it to say that she is already surrounded by many legendary names in Hollywood.

While Digory is curious and carefree, his best friend and neighbor Polly is cautious, sensible, and the voice of reason when they get caught up in the madness of portal travel. Well, not that Digory listens to her, but she tries anyway.

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Emma Mackey as Jadis (The White Witch)

Emma Mackey, known for her roles Sex education and death on the NileTilda Swinton faces a significant challenge after her stunning portrayal of the White Witch The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). However, as depicted in the novels, Mackie has had the advantage of playing the role of a witch from the beginning of her story.

overall, magician’s nephew This movie is as much about Jadis, the White Witch, as it is about anything else. It serves as an origin story for his character, setting the place for him to be the main villain and tyrannical ruler of Narnia. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. When Digory and Polly first meet Jadis, she is the self-proclaimed last queen of Charon, a parallel world to Narnia that is desolate but fend for itself. Jadis is asleep and can only be woken by ringing the bell. When she awakens, her goal is to find a new world to rule… and she has her sights set on Narnia.

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Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew Ketterly

Daniel Craig is one of the immediately noticeable names associated with the picture. He is known for his role as movie icon James BondHe is also highly appreciated for his role in knives out Movies on Netflix.

Andrew Ketterley is an eccentric magician mentioned in the film’s title. to call him a Appropriate The magician will be quite generous; He is interested in the mystical arts. He’s definitely not a magician on Jadis’ level. Yet he succeeds in creating magical ‘Rings’ that allow Polly and Digory to travel between worlds through the ‘Wood Between the Worlds’. But he is full of cowardice and wants the children to have the real adventure ahead of him.

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as Carey Mulligan Mabel Kirke

Carey Mulligan recently appeared on Netflix beef In Season 2 narniaShe plays Mabel, the terminally ill mother of Digory Kirke and sister of magician Andrew Ketterley. Unable to care for herself and with her husband gone to work, she lives in London with her siblings, Letitia and Andrew. Mabel’s journey magician’s nephew One of the most emotionally charged arcs. Other famous roles of the actress include agitator, To driveAnd never let Me Go.

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Meryl Streep (possibly the voice of) Aslan)

Three-time Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep (Mamma Mia!, The Devil Wears Prada) is easily the most respected name associated with Narnia. Different The other artists we mentioned haven’t been there yet officially Announced for a role, but all signs point to this He is the voice of Aslan, the almighty lion-ruler of Narnia. Aslan’s voice is already synonymous with famous Hollywood voices, first voiced by Liam Neeson. This, as we’ve already covered extensively, is one of the most controversial castings in Netflix’s Narnia film.

Aslan is portrayed as a divine figure in all narnia Books. Creator CS Lewis was big on Biblical references, and his lion Aslan had all the hallmarks of a god: He created Narnia through song, he gives sentience to the animals, and he watches over Narnia over the centuries. In magician’s nephewWe see Aslan’s creation of Narnia.

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Denise Gough (likely playing Letitia Ketterley)

Dennis Gough (Very close, Andor) was confirmed to be present in Narnia: The Wizard’s Nephew At the end of 2025. Netflix has not yet officially confirmed his role. narniaweb Note that it is possible that she is playing the middle sibling Letitia Ketterley, who is the aunt of Digory Kirke and the sister of his uncles Andrew and Mabel Ketterley. Letitia was one of the first to see Jadis the White Witch when she first appeared on the streets of London – although she was not at all frightened by her arrival.

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Kobna as Holdbrook-Smith francis

Earlier this month, we reported that Olivier Award-winning actor Kobna Holdbrook-Smith has officially joined the cast Narnia: The Wizard’s Nephew. She has already been praised for her roles in family hit films paddington 2, Mary Poppins ReturnsAnd Wonka. While Netflix hasn’t announced who he’s playing, we believe he’s playing Francis, aka Frank the Cabbie, a British taxi driver who later becomes one of the most important figures in the history of Narnia.

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Ciaran Hinds (undisclosed role)

Ciaran Hinds Marks Casting game of Thrones Alum is entering Narnia. Hinds previously portrayed Mance Rayder in the HBO fantasy. Netflix has not yet confirmed who he will be playing narnia.

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Susan Wokoma (undisclosed role)

enola holmes Star Susan Wokoma is confirmed for Narnia: The Wizard’s Nephew, However his role has not been confirmed yet. There are rumors that she may play Queen Helen, wife of King Frank and mother of all the original kings and queens of Narnia. Right now we cannot confirm that this is true. His casting was first reported in mid-February 2026.

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Ava Jagger as Violet

magician’s nephew The novel hesitates over whether Polly has siblings; It certainly doesn’t provide details. However, the film is set to give screen time to at least three sisters. One of his sisters is played by 17-year-old actress Ava Jagger, a relatively unknown actress.

Jagger is known for Apple TV+ lord of air and one presence in one doctor who time fracture TV commercial. Given that Jagger is listed as the third sister, we can assume that two other young actors are also to be cast.

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Samantha Spiro (voicing Beaver)

The multi-Olivier Award-winning actress is already known for one fantasy project: she played Melissa Tarly game of Thrones. his role in narnia It’s quite a different thing, seeing him providing the voice for a beaver. There is no further information about his role yet.

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Gerard Monaco (undisclosed role)

British actor Gerard Monaco has had a long career, starring in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and recently My mistake: London.

Netflix viewers will recognize Monaco from the role of Collins 3 physical problems.

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James Murray (undisclosed role)

James Murray has joined narnia In an unknown role. The British actor already has a distinguished Netflix career, having played Prince Andrew in 13 episodes of Netflix’s CrownDuring the show’s 1990s run.

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Narnia: The Wizard’s Nephew It will be released in theaters on February 12, 2027, before landing on Netflix on April 2, 2026.