Prince Caspian to Start Production

According to Variety, Prince Caspian is due to start production during the 4th quarter of (presumably) 2006. A script has already been in the works, and a director should be selected soon.

The success of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," the first published in the C.S. Lewis series but second chronologically, is spurring plans for a sequel based on the next title, "Prince Caspian." [Walden Media CEO Cary] Granat said work on a script is under way, with plans to tap a director within a few weeks. "We're planning on starting production by the fourth quarter of next year," Granat said.

This article from Monsters and Critics also corroborates the news. According to this report, Douglas Gresham--CS Lewis' stepson and co-producer of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"--has apparently started his work on Prince Caspian as well.

Thanks to NarniaWeb for the head's up!