Carey Mulligan joins the cast of "The Chronicles of Narnia"
Daniel Craig is also set to take on a role
News from "The Chronicles of Narnia": According to The Hollywood Reporter, Carey Mulligan has joined the cast of the reboot.
Mulligan is set to play the role of Digory Kirke's seriously ill mother. Her character is central to the emotional depth of the story, as Digory's actions are heavily influenced by her illness.
But the rest of the cast is also impressive: The character of the White Witch, impressively played by Tilda Swinton in previous film adaptations, will now be reinterpreted by "Sex Education" actress Emma Mackey. Rumors have also been circulating that Daniel Craig will play Uncle Mackey – a shady character who gets the adventure rolling. Meryl Streep will once again lend her voice to Aslan, the talking lion and king of kings.
Greta Gerwig, who has made a name for herself as a creative director with works such as "Lady Bird" and "Barbie", will both write the screenplay and direct the film. She has actively lobbied for the film to be given a two-week IMAX theatrical release – from November 26, 2026 – before it is released exclusively on Netflix in time for Christmas.
Carey Mulligan – An actress between fragility and strength: a portrait of her best-known films
Carey Mulligan has been one of the most exciting actresses of her generation for many years. She has made a name for herself internationally with her fine acting, her emotional depth and her ability to show an enormous presence even in reserved roles. Whether as an unconventional heroine, classic novelist or modern rebel, Mulligan's filmography is as varied as it is impressive. Here are her best-known films that have shaped her career.
An Education (2009)
Carey Mulligan's big breakthrough came with the British drama "An Education", in which she plays 16-year-old schoolgirl Jenny, who begins an affair with a much older man in the 1960s. Directed by Lone Scherfig and based on a screenplay by Nick Hornby, Mulligan captivates with a nuanced performance between youthful naivety, maturity and emancipation.
She was honored for her performance with an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role and won the BAFTA Award, among others. "An Education" made her an international star in one fell swoop.
Shame (2011)
In "Shame" by Steve McQueen, Mulligan shows a completely different side. The film deals with sex addiction and emotional isolation – and Mulligan plays Sissy, the unstable sister of the protagonist (Michael Fassbender), who appears in his world and opens up old wounds.
Her interpretation of a fragile but profound woman struggling with her past is considered one of the strongest supporting roles of the year. The famous scene in which she sings the song "New York, New York" remains in the memory of many.
Drive (2011)
In "Drive" by Nicolas Winding Refn, Carey Mulligan plays Irene, a single mother who develops a tender relationship with a taciturn stunt driver (played by Ryan Gosling). Although the film is best known for its cool aesthetic and stylized violence, it is Mulligan's quiet, emotional performance that touches the viewer emotionally. She brings warmth and humanity to the role, contrasting with the coldness and brutality of the criminal world that surrounds her.
The Great Gatsby (2013)
As Daisy Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann's opulent film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" (based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel), Mulligan starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. The role demanded glamor, fragility and moral ambiguity – qualities that Mulligan embodied with acting precision. Although the film is polarizing, her portrayal of Daisy is often praised for combining the superficially seductive with a tragic undertone.
Suffragette (2015)
In "Suffragette", Mulligan played the fictional character Maud Watts, a working-class woman in the early 20th century who joins the women's suffrage movement in Britain. The film not only offers a gripping portrait of a historical struggle, but also allows Mulligan to show a character with strong development – from oppression to self-determination. Meryl Streep and Helena Bonham Carter also played alongside her. Mulligan was the emotional center of the film and was once again praised for her versatility.
Promising Young Woman (2020)
Carey Mulligan made a spectacular comeback with her role as Cassie Thomas in "Promising Young Woman". In the black comedy-thriller mix, she plays a woman who deliberately lures men into moral traps after a traumatic experience. The film, written and directed by Emerald Fennell, became a critics' favorite and received several Oscar nominations – including Best Actress in a Leading Role for Mulligan herself. Cassie is one of the most complex characters of her career – vulnerable, smart, provocative and uncompromising. For many, this role was a milestone in feminist storytelling in Hollywood.
She Said (2022)
In the drama "She Said", based on true events, Mulligan played New York Times journalist Megan Twohey. The film reconstructs the revelation of the Weinstein scandal and the emergence of the #MeToo movement. Mulligan and her colleague Zoe Kazan impressively demonstrate how investigative journalism can initiate profound social change. Mulligan's calm but intense performance once again proves how credibly she embodies complex, realistic female characters.
Conclusion: Versatility as a trademark
Carey Mulligan is not a typical Hollywood actress – and that is precisely what makes her so fascinating. She chooses her roles carefully and does not shy away from difficult subjects.
