'Shadow and Bone' Fans Just Remembered Ben Barnes' Prince Caspian Role in 'Chronicles of Narnia'
04/24/2021 10:42 pm EDT
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Many fans did not even notice that Barnes was Caspian until Shadow and Bone Episode 7, "The Unsea," when a flashback sequence shows a younger version of Kirigan with long hair. At that point, he looked like he had donned his old Caspian costume to some.
Altered
Others joked that the Darkling might just be Caspian in a much darker timeline — one where he had turned even, blighted the land of Narnia or simply turned to drugs.
Same Crush
Fans of the Shadow and Bone book series already knew they were doomed to develop a crush on the Darkling, no matter who played him, but they were caught off guard that it was actor they had felt this way about before.
Genre Dominance
Some took it even further, joking that Barnes was monopolizing all the crush-able parts in the fantasy genre. They wished that producers would stop casting him in roles where he would inevitably come off as a heartthrob.
Range
On the other hand, many praised Barnes for his range as an actor, bringing authenticity to two starkly different roles.
New Fans
Some younger Shadow and Bone fans were going back in time to see Prince Caspian for the first time, having run out of Darkling content already.
Younger Cast
Finally, Many fans wondered if younger cast members had grown up on Barnes' performance as Caspian, and if it had left an impression on them. Shadow and Bone is streaming now on Netflix.
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