‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’s’ Bradford Sets Reveal White Witch Controversy and Surprising New Cast Members

Netflix has decided that The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew wardrobe is no longer just a portal; it is a streaming event, a fashion runway, and possibly a history lesson all rolled into one. Between ancient brick alleys, horses trotting on Victorian streets, and the faint scent of CGI in the air, the production is clearly serious about immersive chaos. And just when fans thought they knew what to expect, Bradford shows up, quietly promising the most eyebrow-raising revelations yet.

While Narnia’s snow-covered forests whisper secrets of magic, the Bradford sets hint that costumes, cast, and cinematic chaos will collide in ways even the wardrobe could not predict.

Bradford sets stir debate over costumes and surprising additions in The Chronicles of Narnia The Magician’s Nephew

The Bradford sets of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew have already stirred debate, especially around the White Witch’s costume. Emma Mackey, playing Jadis, was spotted by UnBoxPHD in a pop-star-inspired outfit, dividing fans, while stunt doubles covered her and David McKenna, who plays Digory. New supporting cast members have also emerged: Tom Bonington as Mr. Potts, Vincent Kelly, David Stoller as a medic, and Molly Harding as a Kensington Street Child, giving a first look at Narnia’s extended lineup.

Filming in Bradford is taking over iconic spots like Little Germany, with brick warehouses and vintage red buses, plus Cater Street, Currer Street, and Bolton Road/Stott Hill. Earlier shoots covered Manchester, London, and Manningham, where horses added Victorian flair. Lidar cameras are being used for special effects, and final touches are underway, proving Netflix’s obsession with creating a visually immersive 1955 version of Narnia.

As the cameras roll over cobblestones and red buses, the question looms: can vintage streets, horses, and lidar wizardry truly prepare for magic or chaos, beyond the wardrobe?

The Chronicles of Narnia the Magician’s Nephew creates buzz over young leads and early 1900s adventures

Beyond White Witch chatter, Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is already buzzing over its young leads. David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell bring Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer to life, complete with enchanted rings and early-1900s dilemmas. McKenna, known for BBC’s Lord of the Flies, and Campbell, from The Stolen Girl, navigate damp English landscapes in period-accurate wool. Set photos hint that the wardrobe’s next magical visitors are already in motion.^[1]

Meanwhile, the grown-up cast reads like Narnian royalty. Alongside Emma Mackey as the White Witch, Daniel Craig is set as Uncle Andrew, Carey Mulligan reportedly circles a role, and Meryl Streep is in talks to voice Aslan. Filming continues across the UK, with Shepperton Studios as the base, and a late-2026 release is slated. Greta Gerwig reportedly secured IMAX screenings before the Netflix drop, promising collective gasps before audiences settle into their streaming binge, a rare theatrical nod in the streaming era.

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