Director Greta Gerwig's film adaptation from "The Chronicles of Narnia" is sparking controversy over casting of Meryl Streep to voice Aslan the divine lion in "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew." Some conservative Christian commentators note that in C.S. Lewis' Narnia books, Aslan as depicted as male and as a representation of Jesus. They argue that casting a female actor challenges their faith, given that Jesus is depicted as Son of God in the Bible. Gerwig hasn't directly addressed the gender issue but praised Streep's ability to embody Aslan's complexity. Some scholars urge patience, noting that gender portrayal in literature can be fluid. The film is set for release next February.
