White Witch, whose name is Jadis, is the primary antagonist of not just Magician’s Nephew but also the best known of all the Narnia books, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She is the one who plunged Narnia into an endless winter (where it never ever gets to Christmas) and turns her enemies into statues.

Netflix's Narnia movie has tapped Emma Mackey, for the role of the White Witch, sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Sex Education star Emma Mackey will play the legendary villain in Netflix’s Narnia, helmed by Barbie director Greta Gerwig. Gerwig, who’s both writing and directing, is adapting The Magician’s Nephew,