Liam Neeson Had a Priceless Reaction to Learning Meryl Streep Is Voicing Aslan in Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

Liam Neeson was apparently unaware that Meryl Streep is voicing Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew — and his reaction to the news was priceless.

Greta Gerwig, who famously directed the Barbie movie, is turning C.S. Lewis’ vibrant fantasy world into a rock opera-style production. This unexpected and wildly different take on the source material has left audiences split; some are welcoming Gerwig’s quirky approach to the Narnia prequel with open arms, while others are left scratching their heads. ("Who asked for this?" is a common sentiment among those who are less excited about the film.)

Of the many notable choices Gerwig has made in her adaptation was the eyebrow-raising decision to cast Meryl Streep as the voice of the lion Aslan, a Christ-like figure in the books who sacrifices himself and is later reincarnated. …