Chronicles of a Narnia Geek #118: Reepicheep Recast!

Still in shock. This is probably the worst news since the Suspian footage first came online almost two years ago. Bill Nighy will replace Eddie Izzard as the voice of fan-favorite Reepicheep. This video basically shows me losing my mind for ten minutes.

Nothing against Bill Nighy, understand. I just absolutely bought into Eddie Izzard as Reepicheep. I'm so locked into that. I almost hear Izzard's voice when I read the book, which is an amazing thing considering what a beloved character Reep is.

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[Kieransm09]

Quick question GPuddle, it says in the chracter descriptions at the start of each book befor ethe story starts, that Jadis is in the Silver Chair, I presume she is the Lady of the Green Kirtle, BUT it never says in the actual story nor has anyone ever confirmed that Jadis is the LOTGK, what is your view on this? Do you think Jadis is the LOTGK? And why is it stated at the start of each book in the character description, that Jadis is the LOTGK when it has not been confirmed?

[GPuddle]

The LotGK is most definitly NOT the White Witch. This was an error made by HarperCollins.

The main thing that started this idea is that BBC cast the same actress in both roles to save money.

[MonkeyMusings]

holy cow.

this is the first time in all of your vlogs that background stuff has actually happened. Like, people coming in on you. And disorientedly looking for stuff on the floor. actual BACKGROUND STUFF.

I think you're losing it.

anywho. YOU'RE SUCH A BABY! I really really don't think this is going to be a huge issue. I mean sure, I loved Eddie Izzard as much as the next guy, but if you go listen to Bill Nighy in an interview or something...they sound roughly the same. so I dunno. good vlog.

[GPuddle]

I've just bought into Izzard's voice so much. I almost hear that voice when I read the book now, which is pretty remarkable considering what a beloved character he is, and how long these books have been apart of these books.

[jiggsified]

@GPuddle yeah... but I wonder if LOTGK is a relative of the White Witch...

[razzlefrazzle123]

LUCKILY, it has been re-recast, to at least a better actor than Bill. I have trust in Simon Pegg, but I just can't imagine him as Reepicheep. Shame, shame.

[ajmrowland]

Now, the recast the role AGAIN!

[ajmrowland]

@GPuddle so that's where the rumor came from!

[Diffrentjamsith]

@GPuddle

What is the LotGK?

[Riklionheart]

the ending was funny though. sorry.

[Riklionheart]

just heard bill's voice.  for the moment I am not impress with the casting of him.

[TentPegWielder]

Very very very very sad news!! Thnakfully most of my friends are huge narnia fans, so they can be sad with me. Sorry about your unsympathetic roomates

[Tuhkimotarina111]

WTH!!!

SERIOUSLY.

I loved eddie in that role.

:(

[Madmoonie]

You have very unsympathetic roommates.