Greta Gerwig to direct upcoming “Narnia” franchise

Netflix is reportedly enlisting Greta Gerwig to direct multiple films in its upcoming "Narnia" franchise, as per reports from "The Hollywood Reporter" and "The New Yorker." With the rights to the beloved children's novels by C.S. Lewis in their possession, Netflix is tapping into Gerwig's rising stardom, given her anticipated box office success with the "Barbie" movie and previous Best Director nomination for "Lady Bird."