Narnia Producer Perry Moore Found Dead

It is with great sadness that we report the news today that Narnia producer Perry Moore has died. He was found unconscious on Thursday morning from an apparent overdose and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter by paramedics.

Perry Moore was a producer on the Narnia films and especially involved with the production of the The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He was the author of the official movie companion. Since working on the Narnia films, he wrote and directed Lake City and authored a book ‘Hero’.

On a personal note, I’ve met Perry Moore several times and knew him as a fantastic human being: incredibly kind and thoughtful. He will be missed. Please join NarniaWeb as we offer our condolences to his family.

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138 Responses

  1. jill says:

    I am deeply sorry for his family and him, May he be with our lord.

  2. Fireflower says:

    OH MY!!!:( I pray for his family and friends and fans as they mourn the death of our beloved Narnia producer.

  3. High Queene Shelly Belly says:

    Lord , please bless Perry for all the wonderful work he did, and let him know the happiness he has wrought throughout the world! Amen! For Aslan and for Narnia! We will see you , Perry, in Aslan's country!

  4. Wow… First off, I was shocked and saddened that he died. And second, I was equally surprised that he was actively gay and took drugs while holding his high position at Walden Media (especially after hearing that Focus on the Family interview).

  5. Fire Fairy says:

    Such sad news. My condolences to his friends and family in this rough time.

  6. Narnia4Eves says:

    I'm sure god found that his work was finished. I'm sure he would have fought for all us Narnians to have all seven books done.It is really Tragic. Rest in Peace Perry 🙁

  7. I got the news when I was in University. I'm so sorry. May he rest in peace.

  8. Lylanarniafan says:

    Very sad news:(
    My love for the family and friends….He is in Aslan's Country ! 🙂

  9. Cynical Narnia Fanboy says:

    Oh, no! What a tragedy…my prayers are with him and his family. He did so much for the Narnia project…

  10. TrueNarnianWithWill says:

    May god help his family through this time… He was a inspiration to all of Narnia and I am sure he will soon be in 'Aslans Country'

  11. adamie says:

    He seemed the nicest guy imaginable in the enterviews of the LWW dvd. This makes me very sad.

  12. Narnian of Old says:

    I hope this tragic loss will cause us to pray all the more diligently for everyone involved in Narnia. We just never know…

  13. Louloudi the Centaur says:

    May the Lion be with his family as they grieve his loss. I hope he was welcomed into the Lion's Country himself. 🙁

  14. MountainFireflower says:

    I guess I'm still in shock – it really hasn't hit me yet that he's gone. The LWW Companion was one of my favorite books ever, and I loved his writing style & sense of humor. I'll be praying for his family. I hope that we'll see him in the real Narnia someday.

  15. Not Of This World says:

    Oh my goodness!! How sad! 🙁 I'm going to be praying for his family. Was he a Christian? And did he die of a drug overdose did it say?

  16. DOECOG says:

    This is tragic news. I did not know him, but he helped me to see a wonderful film that introduced me to seven amazing books. For that I will always be grateful. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.

  17. Queen C The Gentle says:

    May he rest in peace.

  18. ilovefauns says:

    🙁 rip

  19. Movie Aristotle says:

    My sympathies to Mr. Moore’s family and friends. We appreciate his work on the Narnia films, and are saddened at his passing.

  20. Lucia says:

    God…
    he must in Aslan's land now.

  21. Reepicheep says:

    This is truly dreadful. I shall always be grateful that he was a part of the wonderful first film. May his family get through this hard time and may he rest in peace.

  22. claireyy says:

    : O
    i'm sorry about what happened : ( thank you for producing great narnia flims

  23. Aravis Narnia says:

    Sending my condolences here. May he rest in peace.

  24. lucysdream says:

    i am very sorry i will pray .

  25. narnianheart says:

    Thats really sad!!

  26. Boke_Wyrm says:

    Aslan's Country said it was Oxycontin, a prescription pain reliever. The overdose was likely accidental. Paul Martin at NarniaFans says he was a believer. I pray to meet him someday, and that in the meantime, "Let us be good to one another".

  27. NarniaFan10000 says:

    Im sorry, I never really knew the guy though…I focused more on the narnian series, and very little on Andrew Adamson, but now he's gone and the films are much better. I'm not happy the producer died…I have much enjoyed his works of art, and will miss them dreading that he will not be able to continue working on the Narnia series. But I'm sure he was saved and will be very glad to see him some day.

  28. NarniaFan10000 says:

    I'm sure it was not suicide. He was the producer of Narnia! He had everything going for him, just look at the money production from The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. He had to have had millions of dollars, along with perhaps a loving wife and kids….I see no reason to commit suicide in that scenerio. Besides wouldn't he have at least left a note to his wife and kids saying how much he loved them? I definately would have before I would commit suicide, and I'm sure Perry would've too. Even though I don't know him very well, I know men, I am one of them…. lol

  29. Elea says:

    I'm so sorry 🙁

  30. utterReep says:

    Did anyone notice in this article about Perry Moore that he apparently told his family the night before that he had just secured financing for an adaptation of "The Magician's Nephew"??!!

    http://www.wtkr.com/news/wtkr-moore-death-feb18,0,1493435.story

  31. Hwin says:

    My deepest condolences. May the Lord be with his family in this very difficult time. I personally just went through seeing my mom struggle about the death of a loved one because of an overdose, although in this case it sounded as though it may have been an accident. . . it is obviously a very tragic and hard battle for the family.

  32. Shy Galadriel says:

    Rest in peace my friend. Well, we know now that Narnia as we know it has now ended. I do not think it will continue after this. And I do not think I will want to see anything they make after this.

  33. malkah says:

    I am so saddened to hear this. I will always be grateful for his loving, dedicated work on the films and the Movie Companion. Praying for peace and comfort for his family and that he is home in Aslan's country.

  34. Chloe says:

    Awww! This makes me really sad ):

  35. WillMo for_the_win says:

    My deepest condolences to Mr. Perry Moore and his family. He really worked hard to make the Narnia franchise successful, especially LWW. Now I'm afraid of Narnia's future as a film adaptation.

    His death reminds me of Heath Ledger's accidental death. 🙁

    Does anyone know if any of the actors were informed of his death?

  36. DominicLovesNarnia says:

    Rest in Piece Perry Moore. I know you are now in Aslan's Country. =(

  37. ajSilver X says:

    What a terible loss for Narnia film-production team. My deepest condolences for the family of Perry Moore. May he rest in peace and may he be in(Aslan's Country,)with God in heavens. This is a new beginning for the Narnia films team.

  38. Queen Helen says:

    how sad ;( , well we know that he is truly happy now, though it is hard for friends and family (and all narnia fans) left behind to remember/exept. i will be praying for his family ;(

  39. Michiko says:

    That sad news and I regret the death of the life of Perry moore great man and producer in the life of Narnia series, has left a mark on the film and pray for their families.

  40. Edmund-is-hot says:

    R.I.P, Perry. You were an amazing man to help produce such amazing films. Whenever I see your name in the credits, I'll think of you x

  41. sirsimon says:

    Rest in peace, mr moore

    but on a different topic, did the article mention The Magicians Newphew as the fourth film????!!!!?!!?!?!?

  42. Mayor Wilkins says:

    Perry Moore was clearly dedicated to his work on an extraordinary level.
    This is very sad news. My prayers are with his family and friends.

  43. TheValiantLucy says:

    Oh my goodness! I will be praying for him and his family.

  44. Not Of This World says:

    It's good he was a beliver. It's still sad though! 🙁

  45. Mayor Wilkins says:

    It is hard to say what will happen now. 🙁
    The sad aspect about this particular area of the news is it sounded like he was so very excited by the prospect of getting financing for the next film. The whole situation is a terrible tragedy.

  46. TheGentleQueenOfNarnia says:

    I will be praying for his family. Almightly God, please be with them.

  47. CEP Paul T says:

    May God Himself provide peace and understanding to his family.

    Until again we meet in Aslan's Country.

  48. Kale&Bardon says:

    thats so sad. I am i sitting stunned. Thats sad, Rest in peace Perry Moore

  49. skandargirl_95 says:

    To you, Mr. Perry Moore, may you rest in peace.We will surely pray for you and regret the fact that you will no longer be part of the future of Narnia. May you be happy in Aslan's country and have fun with Reepicheep while you're there.

  50. zhangjisen says:

    Wish you could arrive in Aslan's country.

  51. sachin says:

    May God Send Perry Moore In Heaven And In Aslan's Country.MAY JESUS BLESS PERRY'S SOUL MAY JESUS BLESS HIM

  52. Anna says:

    I'm so sorry, I will be praying for him and his family. May he rest in peace. A special prayer goes to him that he will be in Aslan's country

  53. Peter the Magnificant says:

    I'm really sad I feel bad for what has happened I hope God has blessewd him and he is looking down on us now smiling he I loved the narnia companians that he wrote. I mourn with the rest of my narnia webbers and I will keep his family in my prayers

  54. Bailey says:

    Amen… 🙁 at least he is with the real Aslan now

  55. Peter's fan says:

    Rest in peace, Mr. Moore, May Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you in Aslan's Country.

  56. PeterCharn says:

    Rest in peace. i loved your involvemet in the narnia franchise, and I loved your book Hero. It remains one of my personal favourites.

  57. Lilly says:

    Wait, he died? Oh my gosh, that makes me sooooo sad ): I can't believe he died.

  58. lady polly says:

    yes, he is with aslan now

  59. Narniamaniac says:

    That is so sad to hear. The LWW companion book was so cool, and I distinctly remember opening it up for the first time and anxiously reading it. My prayers go out to his family in this difficult time.

  60. Maria says:

    May he rest in peace. He's with God now.