Even More C.S. Lewis in Theaters
Door Jam: June 16, 2025
The Door Jam is a place to squeeze in articles about C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, their work, adaptations of their fantasy worlds, news from other franchises, and interesting articles. Unless otherwise stated, I’m not endorsing (or criticizing) any of these but merely sharing them with you.
We know a new Narnia movie, likely The Magician’s Nephew, will be released next year, but now another C.S. Lewis work is also headed to theaters.
Aslan will be returning to theaters in 2026, but the kingly lion is going to have to make room for a bureaucratic demon. A theatrical adaptation of The Screwtape Letters is now in the works. The C.S. Lewis Company is partnering with Fellowship of Performing Arts (FPA) to bring Screwtape off the page and onto the screen.
Led by theater actor Max McLean, FPA has crafted several stage adaptations of Lewis’ life and works, including Screwtape. They also released the film The Most Reluctant Convert, which follows Lewis’ move from atheism to Christianity.
“Fellowship for Performing Arts has long demonstrated a remarkable ability to enhance Lewis' legacy for new audiences through compelling, imaginative and faithful theatrical adaptations of his books,” said Vincent Sieber-Smith, managing director of The C.S. Lewis Company and producer of the upcoming Netflix Narnia film. “We are excited to begin work on this screen adaptation and look forward to bringing this story to a new generation.”
“We are honored by the trust The C.S. Lewis Company has placed in us,” said Ken Denison, FPA’s executive director. “This is a major creative responsibility — and a thrilling opportunity to bring one of Lewis’ most iconic characters to the big screen.”
Similarly, McLean, FPA founder and artistic director, said, “We are thrilled to be collaborating with The C.S. Lewis Company on this amazing project.”
If you’d like to get a feel for how FPA treats The Screwtape Letters, their stage performance is currently in the middle of a nationwide tour. Check out their website for more information about them and the tour.
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