James McAvoy Cast In 'Lion, Witch And Wardrobe'

[Monday, May 17th, 2004]
James McAvoy
James McAvoy
James McAvoy (Bright Young Things) has been cast as Mr. Tumnus in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, according to Variety.

Based on the first book in the classic C.S. Lewis series of children's novels, is directed by Andrew Adamson.

Mr. Tumnus is the first creature encountered by Lucy, the youngest of the four siblings, when she first stumbles through the magic wardrobe and discovers Narnia. He befriends her with the intention of betraying her to the evil White Queen (Tilda Swinton), but is too good-hearted to follow through with the plan. The queen turns him into a statue as punishment.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is due to shoot this summer in New Zealand.

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