Fans express disappointment as Charli XCX is rumored to play White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s 'Narnia'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Charli XCX may soon have a starring role in the upcoming 'Narnia' movie, but fans are less than thrilled about the potential casting. 

As reported by Deadline, the 32-year-old British songstress is reportedly being considered to play the role of the iconic White Witch - or Jadis - in the upcoming rendition of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ on Netflix. 

Charli, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, was long speculated to be eyed for a role in the upcoming Greta Gerwig’s version of C S Lewis’ fantasy saga, but previously it wasn’t known which role she was being tapped for.

Charli XCX is being eyed for role of White Witch

In a recent report by Deadline, it has been revealed that the multiple Grammy-winning songstress is reportedly being eyed for the iconic role previously essayed by fellow British star, Tilda Swinton. 

Previously, in 2018, Netflix announced that they would be adapting C S Lewis’ fantasy series. In 2020, they roped in the ‘Little Women’ director Greta Gerwig to grace the director’s role. 

If Charli is ultimately roped in for the role of White Witch, it would be the second time she would be collaborating with the director. The ‘Brat’ hitmaker previously collaborated with Gerwig for her billion-dollar grossing mega-hit ‘Barbie’ in 2023, where she composed her song ‘Speed Drive’ for the film’s soundtrack. 

Fans slam potential casting of Charli XCX as the White Witch

The internet was left unimpressed with the choice with several fans voicing against the casting. Some said that even though they love Charli XCX, they do not see her as the White Witch. 

One social media user said, "Love love love Charli, but that’s a horrible choice."

Someone else explained, "She doesn’t have quite the essence I feel like the witch needs."

Another fan vehemently refused to see Charli as the White Witch, as they wrote, "Absolutely not, lol i can’t picture it even if they gave her THE white witch look — tbh they need a higher caliber more experienced actress for that part also, i didn’t know they were re doing this too? lmaooo i guess they really can’t think of anything new that’s good, so they reuse the old hits."

"That’s not a good casting," noted another disheartened fan. 

Someone else said, "This is going to be horrible."

"Nobody wants this btw…," reminded another fan. 

Someone else said, "Can we actually get actors to play in movies or is that too much to ask?"

Another fan even suggested the casting with the 'Atonement' actress, writing, "I see Saoirse Ronan as a better choice."

"Love Charli forever but no! 😭," declared another fan of the songstress. 

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