In the 2000s, The Chronicles of Narnia was the leading fantasy franchise on screen. Millions of children and teenagers eagerly awaited the release of each new film. In 2010, the story came to an end. Here’s what happened to the lead actors 15 years later.
William Moseley
The rising actor landed the role of Peter Pevensie, the older brother who becomes the head of the family and looks after his younger siblings. In interviews, Moseley admitted that he grew up alongside his character. After Narnia, the British actor appeared in films like The Silent Mountain, Friend Request, The Little Mermaid Tales, The Courier, Raven’s Hollow, and starred in the series The Royals.
At 37, Moseley remains unmarried, though he was in a six-year relationship with actress Kelsey Asbille, his co-star from Run.
Anna Popplewell
The role of Susan, the eldest daughter, was played by the charming Anna Popplewell. Susan is the thoughtful and caring girl always ready to support her loved ones. Popplewell had been acting well before Narnia — in 2003, she starred in Girl with a Pearl Earring, gaining worldwide fame. However, her career declined over time. In the 2010s, she appeared in the low-budget action film Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and the series Reign. More recently, she starred in the horror The Nun 2.
Skandar Keynes
The young actor portrayed Edmund Pevensie, the middle child who was often selfish but grew and redeemed himself throughout the adventures. Skandar comes from a distinguished family of scholars — his great-great-grandfather was the famous Charles Darwin. Interestingly, he initially didn’t aim for an acting career. After Narnia, Skandar left show business and unexpectedly entered politics, working in influential international organizations before becoming a parliamentary adviser.
He keeps his personal life private.
Georgie Henley
Lucy Pevensie is considered the central character of The Chronicles of Narnia. Georgie Henley, who played the youngest Pevensie child and opened the gateway to the magical land, was predicted to have a bright future in acting. However, she chose to focus on her education and graduated from the prestigious University of Cambridge. Henley also continued acting, appearing in thrillers like The Perfect Sisters, The Sisterhood of the Night, The Diplomat, and the series The Spanish Princess.
While Henley continued to take on new acting roles, fans were unaware of the immense struggles she faced. At 18, she contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening infection that attacks connective tissue. She nearly lost her limb due to the disease but went through several surgeries, leaving scars on her body.
At 29, Henley still recalls those difficult times with horror.
