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Greta Gerwig Secures Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for Narnia Trailer
Gerwig told Stephen Colbert she showed the film to Plant and Page, who loved the story and agreed to license the track.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Greta Gerwig’s trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew features Led Zeppelin’s "Stairway to Heaven," marking the first time the band has licensed the song, Gizmodo reported.
During the trailer premiere, Gerwig said she showed the film to vocalist Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page and explained the spiritual journey theme, which resonated with the musicians.
"It’s an epic song that’s about a spiritual journey…the whole thing was very fortuitous," Gerwig told Stephen Colbert, according to Gold Derby. The Hollywood Reporter added that Plant and Page said they "saw the heart of the film."
The film is slated for a theatrical release on February 12, 2027, and will stream on Netflix on April 2, 2027.
Key facts
- The trailer uses Led Zeppelin’s "Stairway to Heaven" for the first licensed use. (gizmodo.com)
- Gerwig showed the film to Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, who approved the song. (gizmodo.com)
- The movie will open in theaters on Feb. 12, 2027, and on Netflix on Apr. 2, 2027. (gizmodo.com)
Sources
- [1] gizmodo.com — originally reported as “How Greta Gerwig Got 'Stairway to Heaven' for Her 'Narnia' Trailer”
