Wonderful to have something concrete to talk about now! I’m glad as well because out of the two of them that were just rumored I was leaning more towards Emma. Looking forward to seeing what she does with it!

We never found out the third actress who was in the running for Jadis, I wonder if somewhere down the road we will find out like we did with the Prince Caspian Andrew Garfield thing. But, I'll tell you what I am glad we got Ben Barnes over Andrew Garfield then, I am really glad we got Emma right now. I love her accent.

I haven't heard of her (not being a big movie fan), but she certainly looks like she'll have the right kind of commanding and formidable presence...

But they've repeated the rumour about Meryl Streep being "in talks" to play Aslan, and THAT's the thing I'd rather be hearing definite details on. When are we going to find out if it's true or just a furphy — and if it is true, what does it mean for how THE most important character in the entire series (some might say in the entire universe) is going to be portrayed???  

While I have absolutely no familiarity with her, I must say at the very least I am glad it is her and not a pop star. 

Just can't express how pleased I am with this casting. I've been aware of her since Sex Education, and was blown away by her performances in Emily, Death On The Nile and also a French film, Eiffel. Honestly, in my opinion, a phenomenal choice and I think one thing I hadn't thought about is how much of a different choice she is from someone like Tilda Swinton or even Barbara Kellerman. I think it'll help really solidify Emma's portrayal as her, and Gerwig's, own version of the character. Very excited to see what she does with the role!

I'm gonna attach some clips I've shared before, but this time to give some people insight to anyone who hasn't seen anything of her and wants to get an idea of her as an actress;

• Death On The Nile
• Emily
• Eiffel

Ah! But could this Emily Mackie really stand on the bonnet of a hansom cab & drive poor Strawberry, I wonder? (Actually, I'd be interested in how this particular scene would be put together. And which animal would be able to play that part? They had a demonstration of carriage driving a week or so ago, at the Royal Easter Show, at Olympic Park in Sydney. 

Posted by: @waggawerewolf27

Ah! But could this Emily Mackie really stand on the bonnet of a hansom cab & drive poor Strawberry, I wonder?

I imagine they'll use a stunt double.