Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Trailer and the Girls Revival Lead 4 Stories to Know

Greta Gerwig’s Narnia trailer takes an unexpected musical turn

The first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew arrived on October 13, with a surprising accompaniment: Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” The band is famously selective about licensing its music, making the choice a standout detail in Greta Gerwig’s fantasy-film reveal.

The cast includes Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep, who voices Aslan. The film is scheduled to open in theaters in February 2027 before streaming on Netflix in April.^[1]

Girls is coming back for a five-episode HBO revival

The Girls revival is officially in the works, with creator and star Lena Dunham returning for a five-episode run. Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke and Zosia Mamet are also set to reprise their roles, alongside Andrew Rannells.

The new chapter shifts the focus to the characters’ lives around age 40. Production is expected to begin in 2027, a decade after the original series ended.^[2]

Joni Mitchell becomes a U.S. citizen after decades in the country

Joni Mitchell has officially become a U.S. citizen, ending a journey that began when she moved to the United States in 1965. The Canadian-born singer-songwriter shared news of her swearing-in on October 13.

Mitchell has previously spoken about wishing she could vote in U.S. elections. Her new citizenship is a notable personal milestone for one of music’s most influential songwriters.^[3]

Greta Gerwig’s first Narnia preview sets up a major Netflix release

Beyond its unusual song choice, the Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew trailer offers the first official look at Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s story about the creation of Narnia. Netflix is positioning the film for both a theatrical launch and a later streaming debut.

The release plan gives audiences a chance to see Gerwig’s fantasy adventure on the big screen before it reaches the service. Its ensemble includes Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep.^[1]