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Liam Neeson reacts to Meryl Streep replacing him as Aslan

Original: ‘Meryl Is Playing Jesus Christ?’: Liam Neeson Makes His Feelings Clear on His Narnia Replacement https:// fed.brid.gy/r/

Liam Neeson, who voiced Aslan in the earlier Chronicles of Narnia films, has given his reaction to reports that Meryl Streep will take over the role in Greta Gerwig's upcoming Narnia adaptation for Netflix. Neeson joked, 'Meryl is playing Jesus Christ?', pointing out that the lion is understood as a Christ figure, while making clear he has no hard feelings about the recasting.

Why now: The unexpected casting of Meryl Streep as Aslan in the new Narnia film, and Neeson's witty response, has sparked conversation among film fans.

Liam NeesonMeryl StreepAslanThe Chronicles of NarniaNetflix

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