Ben Barnes meets Samuel West (Two Caspians) | The Chronicles of Narnia

Full 40-minute conversation at: bit.ly/2caspians
Prior to being cast as Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia movies, Ben Barnes had fond memories of seeing Samuel West in the role in the 1989 BBC mini-series. In this video, the two actors meet and compare their experiences playing Caspian. They also discuss the possibility of another actor portraying the character in Netflix’s upcoming Narnia movies and series.
Here is everything that is know about Netflix's upcoming Narnia movies and series: www.narniaweb.com/netflixs-na...
Ben can be seen in Shadow and Bone on Netflix "Dark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world."
Sam appears in All Creatures Great and Small: "James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in All Creatures Great and Small, a seven-part series based on his beloved books."

[@meganpell2375]

ben really just played with my heart when he said sam and him were asked to be in the netflix narnia

[@Grapes_val]

what :'D

[@jobarry8227]

​@@Grapes_valExactly. WHAT?!

[@padmewood21]

I love how Ben is geeking out about Sam.

[@beccag2758]

Not gonna lie, I got sooooo excited when Ben said they’d been asked to cameo in the Netflix adaption… then he had to pull the rug out from under me😭😂

[@leeannasmith1379]

Same!!! Toying with my emotions over here!!

[@edmundandlucy]

The interview I didnt know I needed, two actors that have played the same character but for different generations, I wonder if Ben Barnes took inspiration from Sam West during his time in the 2010 VDT film (loved the fact that Ben was geeking out over Sam, so cute)

[@DamonNomad82]

That last statement by Sam, about not having a sense of "being the best one" to play a character, fits perfectly with book Caspian's response when Aslan asked him "do you feel yourself sufficient to be King of Narnia?" When Caspian responded "No," Aslan approvingly told him that was good as, "If you had felt yourself sufficient, it would have been proof that you were not!"

[@katiem4935]

Totally!!

[@thyop89]

Ben and Sam are so cute together. They both seem to have genuine excitement and love for the Chronicles of Narnia. I love it when actors are invested and interested in the entire fictional world that gave birth to their character not just what they are doing on screen. Ben Barnes seems to be doing the same with Shadow and Bone too, it's what makes him so perfectly cast in fantasy.

[@MagusMarquillin]

The crossover I didn't know I needed. Can we watch the full 40 minute video perhaps? Regardless, good to know talking beasts is on the move!

[@kellyserre6866]

I didn't stop smiling this entire video 🥰🥰🥰 This makes my heart so happy.

[@robnewman6101]

Two Handsome Gents.

[@jacquelyn_hagen]

Love, love, love the BBC Narnia films. They are my favorite versions and I still go back to them even 30 years later and continue to thoroughly enjoy them.

[@lillysora]

I adore the BBC’s Narnia, as a kid in the 90’s in America my dad found them in tape format at our local library and I checked them out more than any other kid by the time the tapes were retired in the 00’s. I’m so excited for Netflix Narnia because of the chance that they may finally adapt my favorite book of the series The Horse and His Boy.

[@lilangel1002]

That’s exactly what happened with me. My dad found them at our library and I fell in love with them. I checked them out all the time

[@luferreira8928]

3:30 Oh c'mon Ben, you also destroyed everyone's lives when you said YOU wore a wig to play Caspian lol

[@thehayleysociety]

I already knew but I had erased it from my mind out of pure sadnesss. But…. In Dorian Grey when he has the caspian hair it IS REAL. so IT CAN HAPPEN!

[@oopsgingermoment]

This warms my heart more than words can say, my goodness.

[@HPofNARNIA]

This actually surprised to see two actors who played the same Characters. Ben should, at least, meet Richard Sushet or Joe Shaw, who voiced his character in the Focus on the Family Radio Theatre versions.

[@elizabethca33]

The whole interview should be uploaded! Love seeing their reactions!

[@DamonNomad82]

This is beyond awesome! I grew up with the BBC TV adaptations of Narnia as a kid in the 1980s and early 90s, and also loved the film series a generation later. All that's missing is an appearance by Jean Marc Perriet.

[@mmgringoire2]

I am so happy!!!! This just made my day! I grew up on the BBC version and had a huge crush on Sam as Caspian. Ben is right. The BBC version is just magical!

[@dcemerald70]

Thank you so much for this video! I am a huge fan of the Narnia series! I saw the Disney version when I was young, then the BBC version and the animated version as well as read the books when I was a preteen. Prior to Covid, I was in a play adaption of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; I was cast as Fenris Ulf, Father Christmas, and a Cruel. But we decided to try to reschedule due to conflicts and attempted to do the musical adaption that autumn. However, Covid cause it to never happen. I hope to one day to try be in it again, and this time actually perform it. Also I would love to see both of you make an appearance in the new Netflix version of the chronicles.

[@gracet.]

I grew up on the BBC version and love Ben even though the Disney PC and VotDT are some of my least favorite adaptations plot-wise so this makes my heart very very happy. If the full video interview is able to be released I would absolutely watch the whole thing, but thank you for sharing this

[@thecaptain3594]

No way! This is awesome! The two Caspians in a conversation together.

[@wielderofspoons]

Wow the fact he has Reeps nose showing he clearly has love for the series and his part in it completes warms my heart. I like Ben adored the BBC versions growing up and they were magical

[@MiB4]

Fan of the newer movies. Never see the BBC one. This was a great idea bringing these two together! I liked seeing the two actors/same character together.

[@ElizabethHopkinson]

Oh, that was wonderful! Two great actors and two great adaptations of my favourite Narnia book. And the totally gorgeous character that is Caspian. Maybe next time he will look just like the Pauline Baines illustration?

[@TinyMiniStealth]

Very cool. Ben did great with Shadow and Bone as well, but Narnia is still the best 🙂

[@allison3852]

Which one the best out of the three name !

[@Ephisus]

Ben Barnes was one of the few effective things in that VDT.

[@logandevereux5076]

OMG this is everything to me!!! I always compare the two movies in my reviews and this made my life!!

[@tibbygreene]

Thank you for this meeting. I still learned things about Caspian and about Ben Barnes. Sincerely I would like them to participate even in a short way in the rehabilitation of Narnia. Merci pour cette rencontre. J'ai encore appris des choses sur Caspian et sur Ben Barnes. Sincèrement j'aimerais qu'ils participent même de façon courte à la réadaptation de Narnia.

[@joannamarsh8827]

So excited about this interview!!

[@robnewman6101]

Two Handsome Gents.

[@robnewman6101]

Joan - Marc Perret as Young Boy Caspian.

[@stefaniastolz8830]

😍😍 I woke up to this and now nothing can disturb my day !

[@zbstudios8927]

I love All creatures great and small and never knew sam did narnia, now I have to go watch it

[@ElykRindon07]

Richard Dempsey and William Moseley when?!

[@edmundandlucy]

Yes, they should definately do one for all of the main Pevensies

[@silviaarod]

Ambos tienen que estar en las próximas adaptaciones, con un pequeño cameo. Pagaría por ver eso

[@NarnianLady]

I love the music of the BBC series!!

[@leeannasmith1379]

This interview made my heart so happy❤️

[@leijen208]

I own that exact box set. One of my treasured books

[@katiem4935]

I never knew I needed this interview but ahh it's lovely

[@nicholewilde4750]

I grew up on the BBC version and love that they adapted more of the books by anyone else. Still hoping someone does them all someday

[@eddlinekusumaandani6062]

I LOVE THIS THANK YOU!

[@Spartan_Army66]

So awesome!

[@buzzybeepopman2009]

Loved this interview

[@tinasattler1]

Coool this is sooooo awsum

[@larsneedsjesus]

This is awesome thank you

[@ElykRindon07]

This is awesome!!!

[@slabaharbunyan4961]

is this a new interview?

[@malinhessedahl]

I love both new movies of Narina, I love bbc series of Narina from 90s

[@robnewman6101]

Congratulations to meet each other.

[@thespiderofhonor3732]

Omgoodness!

[@robnewman6101]

Wow.

[@flannerymonaghan-morris7461]

2 hot guys in the same room! (Well, virtually at least).

[@allison3852]

I didn't see that one!

[@robnewman6101]

It's a pity Ben didn't get to meet Jean - Marc Perret.

[@robnewman6101]

Greetings.

[@robnewman6101]

Jean-Marc Perret as Young Boy Caspian.

[@robnewman6101]

He's Handsome too.

[@robnewman6101]

Prince Caspian & The Silver Chair.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

A shame Ben Barnes didn't meet the other Caspian Jean-Marc Perret.

[@robnewman6101]

I bet it was. Sad.

[@robnewman6101]

I wish they had met.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

@@robnewman6101 Jean-Marc Perret would have made a good Doctor Who.

[@robnewman6101]

Maybe?

[@robnewman6101]

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[@robnewman6101]

Three cheers for King Charles & Queen Camilla.