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Meryl Streep as Aslan in Gerwig's Narnia sparks gender debate

Original: A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep’s Aslan stirs gender debate over Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’

Meryl Streep will voice Aslan, the lion, in Greta Gerwig's upcoming adaptation of 'The Chronicles of Narnia', a role traditionally voiced by men. The casting is drawing debate about reimagining a classic male character as female, with fans divided over whether it is a bold update or unnecessary change to a beloved figure.

Why now: The high-profile casting of a woman as a traditionally male character has reignited debate over gender-swapping in classic adaptations ahead of Gerwig's film.

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• A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep’s Aslan stirs gender debate over Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ · The Seattle Times

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