CAA Signs Filmmaker, Actress & Writer Greta Gerwig As She Follows ‘Barbie’ With ‘Narnia’
Why it matters: Greta Gerwig's move to CAA and her next project, 'Narnia,' will shape Netflix's holiday film slate and potentially impact 2025 awards season.
- Greta Gerwig has signed with CAA, moving from her previous representation at UTA, following her directorial triumph with 'Barbie'.
- Gerwig is set to direct the 'Narnia' adaptation for Netflix, which she also wrote, featuring a star-studded cast including Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, Emma Mackey, and Meryl Streep.
- 'Narnia' will have an IMAX theatrical release on November 26 before its global Netflix debut on Christmas Day, showcasing Gerwig's continued impact on both theatrical and streaming platforms.
- 'Barbie' grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide and earned eight Oscar nominations, including a win for Original Song, cementing Gerwig's blockbuster filmmaking prowess.
Filmmaker Greta Gerwig, fresh off the colossal success of 'Barbie,' has signed with CAA, signaling a major career move as she pivots to direct Netflix's highly anticipated 'Narnia' adaptation. This shift follows her impressive track record of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, solidifying her status as a top-tier Hollywood hyphenate.
