The Mysterious Little Girl Goes Overboard
Over the past two days we’ve seen pictures of a mysterious little girl aboard the Dawn Treader.
Tamara has posted what might be the most intriguing video we’ve seen from the filming of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader yet. In it is the mysterious little girl and a man we are quite sure is Rhince. Based on the video, we believe this to be “Gael” whom we first heard whispers about a couple months ago through a casting call. Apparently she sees her mother off in the distance and throws herself overboard with Rhince right behind her. Check it out here.
Who is the mysterious little girl? Join the discussion.
Thanks to Tamara for the video and narnialover101 for pointing it out to us!
Alsome! I can't wait to see it in the movie! (I hope they put it in there!) SAIL ON VDT!!!
AAAAAHHHHHH!!!! Girl overboard! But I am gald to see Georgie behind her… I am wondering if this "Gael" is a slave girl that Caspian and the Pevensies rescued form Narrowhaven…..
Hmmm, that's an interesting idea about her maybe being a rescued slave. That might work nicely. Just so long as they don't stray too far from the book!
she probally is
I Wonder….That is weird i dont rerember that in the book or is that not in the book hmmmm
that would be really cool- i like the idea.
Even though we've been following this story for a while now, i have even less and less clue about whats going on now than i did at the begining! lol.
agreed. more twists than a soda pop bottle lol!
the thing is "Gael" has been around since the start of the DT shoot, so this character figures early in the story. i couldnt recall if the little girl was there during the times when they shot the Edmund/Lucy/Eustace rescue, but she has been spotted several times throughout, nearly in all scenes we've witnessed via Tamara's video coverage. it is also of note that she is in "Narnian" clothing. if she is a slave rescuee, wouldnt she look more roughed up than that? or that she would've been spotted at The Spit?
obviously this kid represents some kind of subplot added into VDT. adding subplots to the main plot isnt unusual. it adds for more layers to the story and can easily be eliminated if there arent enough screentime to explore it. my one concern is that VDT is one of the more complicated stories that doesnt really need a subplot, in fact it has so much going on i wouldnt be surprised if they skipped/ merged a few adventures together.
I agree Jadis. The story of VDT is a long and very episodic one and it has been seen in several interviews that the producers want to try and merge some of it for the purposes of filming. My bet is that Gael is a daughter or relative of one of the 7 Narnian Lords. But I could be wrong…hmmm
~Further up and Further in~
I think we should call her “MLG” (Mysterious Little Girl) no matter what the production calls her. 😉
We could call Mysterious Little Gael!
HAHA, that works too!
And it looks like Lucy has a sword. Hmmm…
I'm pretty sure its a dwarf sword…maybe even trumkin's old sword!!!
Nice name but what is this Gael doing in the movie. The part when she jumps confused me a bit.
is gael prononced like gail I couldnt turn up the volume cause speaker is broken
It sounded like Gael (Yes, pronounced as Gail) was calling to someone who might have been in the sea drowning, maybe. Did Ben call out the name Elaine? It's almost a little muffled.
Yes I couldn't quite tell what he was saying, but it sounds pretty clear that the little girl is yelling "mama!" before she jumps in.
Yes. I turned it up. He is shouting "ELAIN!" and she is shouting "MOMMY!" (only it sounds more like "momay" with her accent 😉 thats what tripped me up at first.
Ha! Good one. But seriously though… I'm SO mad that they're adding SO much into the movie. I mean,
1. Lucy with a sword?
2. New people on board.
3. A MINATOR?!?! sheesh!
But I'm STILL excited about the movie. I'm sure I'll luv it! Anyone agree?
same here!!!
Aye! The qusetion is, "Is this really nessessary?"
i cant wait till the movie! but, first of all y were they just standing there and watching down below? y did she jump
MLG. Perfect glumPuddle!
I just love the MLG thing! BTW, I still don't get this whole thing anyway… VERY confusing…
MLG works for me… I've just been calling her 8-9 forever, MLG has a nicer ring. ha ha!
This will be interesting to see how this whole scene plays out, but hopefully this means that Lucy will remain the only girl onboard the Dawn Treader, can't wait to see more!
you mean they're just gonna let that little girl drown? lol! i dont think so. they're gonna try to rescue her or something's gonna happen where they will be unable to save her.
*gasp* or is that the purpose of MLG? she figures early in the story and is quite adorable. what if she's designed to capture the hearts and sympathies of the viewers then at one point kill her off? it keeps the main characters safe and true to the book, and yet the film makers has the tool to add more drama/ suspense to the story. heck it worked for Boromir (of course that was actually true to the book 😉 )
I'm betting that the water isn't that deep. Why else would she and Rhince leap overboard without thinking about it? I really doubt they'd kill off a little girl. But then again, you never know…
Sorry if this is a spoiler; I was there on the set when they were shooting this. It ends up that after Gael and the guy (who I think is Rhince) jump off the boat, it ends up being happy as she is with her mum again. The cast on the DT were told to have an expression of relief and happiness as they saw Gael, her mother and Rhince together again.
@Narnia4Life, sorry i didnt get to see your post earlier but wow! that makes a huge difference! so Lucy wasnt distraught, she was sentimental! thanks so much for adding that insight 🙂
Yeah, thanks for the info, Narnian4life! That is good to hear. 🙂
The question is "Who is she"? Is she a slave freed from Pug's hold? Is she a daughter of one of the Dawntreader crew? Is she a Telmerine? It's all so mysterious. I'm beginning to lean towards slave freed from Pug's hold. It would make sense if she is freed and then sees her mother and jumps to go and find her.
But what does the damaged railing have to do with it? That's the part that's confusing me the most.
I see what you mean….maybe the Dawntreader and Pug's ship fire at each other and banish the slavery that way. [Caspian is sold and frees Lucy and others ect. turns out the castle and Gumpas,secretly meets up with the Dawntreader along with Lord Bern who's wife has been captured (this makes the little girl Lord Bern's daughter) Rhince befriends her and when she sees her mother aboard the slave ship she jumps to find her and fearing for her life, Rhince follows to protect her. This would also explain all the armour. If it is a planned attack on the slave ship, they would all be armoured beforehand].
Maybe the railing is damaged when the Sea Serpent loops around the Dawn Treader? Just a guess.
Or maybe the railing is damaged by the storm, maybe they place the storm somewhere else.
Lillyput90, the Dawn Treader doesn't have cannons.
The above is only a theory.
i figured too that she might be a daughter of a dawn treader crew member. perhaps Rhince has a daughter? he called the mother's name…i dont know, but this is really interesting.
Yes, I heard him call out a name too… sounded like "Elaine" or something…
I think that really makes sense… If she was a slave, she would be really desperate to get back to her mom. Also, the damage could have come from freeing the slaves like you said… I think that makes sense…
PS. SHE'S SO CUTE!!!
This is awesome! I'm going with her being a daughter of Rhince, maybe?
The MLG is definitely the "Gael" character, you can hear Georgie shout her name, just after the MLG jumps.
Ahh, something to ponder till VDT comes out. Twill be interesting to discover who, what, when, where, and the why of this M(ysterious)L(ittle)Girl. With a nod to glumPuddle.
Omg! That was Soooooo cute!^^ Wait till my sister sees this! I think the production crew put it in to show that georgie is more grown up now because you don't really notice how people grow up ni movies if you watch sequal unless you watch it one by one. Anyway. Back to hyper mode!
My sister thought that the little centaure and the little village boy in Prince Caspain were so cute , but wait till she sees VDT or this she will freak.
Ok this is just a question , but I've been hearing that after 3 day thaey are going back to the goldcoast to finish up filming. Now is that meaning that they will be done in australia and then go to mexico?
There is no shooting planned for Mexico. That was abandoned long ago. Everything is being filmed in Australia.
Oh. I did't know. OK^^.
She is SOOOOOOOOO cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a doll!!!
she is cute if u notice she looks just like Lucy in lww except longer hair and Geogie looks just like anna in lww
I totally agree! It's so interesting to see how the roles have switched…
I agree!! that's how I felt when I first saw this video. Georgie looks like Susan ,a big sister's role ,and this little girl looks like Lucy in LWW.
Aw! Well, that explains who the mysterious little girl is. lol. I going with her being Rhince. 🙂 MLG is very cute. 🙂
Also, I think Georgie is looking great! She has grown sooo much! 🙂
Sorry…I meant….I am going with her being Rhince's daughter. lol. Got distracted I guess. 🙂
She sure don't wait that long till she jumps overboard…hmmm….
oops….never mind. She is Lord Bern's daughter. Got it. 🙂
Where did you hear that? It sounds like an interesting idea…
Just read the above comments of the other people. I think it is a cool idea, too. 🙂
I think glumPuddle started a trend…:D
Could this possibly have anything to do with Reep's jump into the sweetest waters he'd ever tasted? I know the article says she apparently saw her mother and jumped overboard, but just a theory.
WELL HOPEFULLY IS NE BIG DEAL.I THINK IT WILL BE OKAY. I LOVE GEORGIE HENLEY.SHE'S MY FAVORITE ACTOR!!!!!
I DO NOT LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!! I am a book purist and whatever anyone says about her being anyones daughter I will not like it!!!!!!!!!!!! Sail on VDT if it is only like the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (i will not see it otherwise:(:(:(:(
Otherwise, let it sink! 😉
LOL!
Thank You!!!!! Finally someone who understands, yes this may be a perfectly good scene but there is absolutely no way this could be true to the book and therefore it SHOULD NOT be in the movie
agreed!!
NO WAY? That is way too dogmatic. The main theme of the story that was so important to Lewis is "Longing." This may be an addition made to emphasize that theme. There is insufficient evidence to make a judgment at this time though.
Agreed, Glumpuddle… I wasn't completely distraught by some of the changes in Prince Caspian because they kept true to the theme, though I was still a little disappointed. And besides, friends, look at everything that it seems the movie has been doing right. You're getting too upset over minor details.
I'm beginning to think more and more that this scene has to do something with slaves.
I disagree that they were true to the themes in PC. They messed too much with Aslan's deity as well as Susan's motivation. I am very forgiving of changes in details, but Prince Caspian went too far.
I agree, decarus.
Wow! someone who actually wants a movie that is based on the book to be LIKE the book! Are you crazy?!?!? HAHA jk. I totally agree! What's the point of making it if you're going to change everything? Sheesh people! Get it right for once! I am going to read VODT again before I go to see it!
Yeah…..lol. That's a good idea. I think I am going to start tonight. 🙂
Sail on DT!!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes there is more needed to make a movie interesting then following the book word for word. e.g. Prince Caspian didn't nearly have enough happen book wise to make an interesting movie. (the only problem was the parts added to PC weren't very interesting either)
I agree with all those who are becoming somewhat skeptical of this movie. Whoever this girl is, she wasn't in the book. For one thing, I DON'T trust the directors and the producers anymore after what they did to Prince Caspian. I don't even trust Douglas Gresham anymore.If you love a book and want to make a movie after it, why would you want to change it? It's not your right. Love the book, make it a good movie. Follow it! It's C.S. Lewis' book, not yours. Wouldn't he have wanted it the way he wrote it? If not, then why did he write it the way he did? They take too much liberty and disappoint the fans because we want the books! Keep your own ideas and make you're own movie. If you make another's book into a movie, respect that person and do it. That's my opinion. Some of you make excuses and just want to like it because you say it's NARNIA and you want to like it. But I can't love a Narnia that's not the real Narnia…I want C.S. Lewis' charming, innocent, wonderful , and enchanting world. Keep your modern, lousy, changed, teen movie to yourself. Sorry, but it must be said. Also…I want the allegorical Narnia. The one that portrays Aslan as the one true King, Jesus Christ. That's what made the stories so important to me.
Amen sister! I don't remember who said it on here, but I totally agree. They said that once they get to the last battle people are really going to believe puzzle is Aslan! And i agree totally. If they can;t get an allegory right… how will they ever get a movie based off the Bible right?
Absolutely, Aslan is the King of Kings. One thing though, I don't the Chronicles are supposed to be a strict allegory, only a representation. An allegory would be more like Pilgrim's Progress. Since they are representations, C.S.Lewis could include more bits from fairy tales and mythology, like the Centaurs.
Maybe they pick this girl up before they get to Narrowhaven, and she tells them her mother was captured by Pug, and they go to save her, and it helps lead the plot into the whole Narrowhaven/Pug/Gumpas/free the slaves part of the movie. It might help the flow. Just a theory. Hope it won't be an appalling deviation from the book. :S *crosses fingers*
There are some great pics that I haven't seen anywhere else in a slideshow on iheartgeorgie (a Georgie Henley fansite).
Georgie's costume is amazing! I think I'm going to make that one and where it to the movie theater on 12/10!
P.S. Everybody has very interesting theories on the MLG. I hope it doesn't change the plot too much! *bites lip*
Anyway, I don't see how I'm going to wait until next year for this movie. *cries*
I wonder who MLG is. She sure is cute though! She reminds me of Lucy in LWW. And boy has Georgie grown! Thanks for the great video. As long as the plot isn't dramatically changed, I'm fine with a new little girl. 🙂
Whoa what is goin? Who is Gael? Ok is she Rhince's or Bern's daughter I am confused. But gosh is she cute! I don't know how I am going to wait. I just don't know. Some people no names need to lighten up, be flexible. What is the matter if the movie is different? Enjoy it for what it is and don't compare it so much with the book. Personally I think the movies are better than the books, but that is just me. I think Pug captured her mom too. It's a good theory, but we'll have to see for sure in…a…year. *sniff* *cry* :'(
i agree with you, mirima. its just that some people are really serious about keeping a movie close to a book. but people, you have to realize, movies cant always be perfect, and this is a business, its not just something to be made to entertain people. sometimes they have to go to certain lengths to reach different audiences in order to make money. thats where everything comes down to: money. i think we should all be appreciative that they are all working hard to make this for us, even when they had the choice not to, and love the movie for what it is. as long as the spirit of Narnia is there, thats all that matters. we should be supporting the cast and crew for their hard work and effort put into this, not scolding them for a little change.
The only problem with that is they aren't making little changes. They are big changes.
I agree daughter of the King, little changes are okay, but big ones are inexcusable. And narnian resident, the spirit of Narnia wasn't there in PC, so we can only hope that it will be there in DT.
en el libro de narnia no viene ese personaje no viene en fin ya para que a que bueno esta bien todo sisisisisisisi bye
Si, en el libro es no muchacha poca. Yo no habla Espanol bueno.
this is interesting. it gives us something to think about. its so wierd to see her standing next to georgie, because georgie was once that young! look at her now! its so hard to think of her as that little girl lucy who opened a wardrobe and discovered a world! but anyway i think this is an interesting plot. i just hope they dont screw it up too much just by adding a little girl. hm, i wonder what that rail is doing broken? they better not make this too much of a battle movie! i dont mind a little, but not too much!
I thought maybe she was Bern's daughter initially, but everyone was saying she was Rince's daughter. I had to look up who Rince was because i wasn't even sure (VotDT is not one of my favorites) who that was. I think it makes a lot more sense for it to be Burn's daughter.
It is highly possible that they will change the order of the islands they visit. It is also possible that islands will be cut. We just don't know enough yet.
I officially give up speculation. This is driving me nuts.
OK,this is odd. I don't mid aditions,per say,but not if it's taking away from the story.
On Lucy having a sword. No,it's no cannon,but as long as she isn't using it in battle,but only has it for extra protection/status,I really don't mind her having one.
As for Geal,perhaps it's pronounced like the Elvish EA Ge-al. more Narnian sounding. Not sure how it's going to work out in the movie,but she's an adorible MLG(Love that term,GP!),and that dress she's wearing is awesome.
I can't imagine that they would give Lucy a sword and then not let her use it.
Well, this is a very interesting turn of events. I don't think I'll mind what they do with this MLG, as long as it doesn't completely deviate from the original plot.
Are we sure that's Rhince? His clothing looks more like the Narrowhaven costumes than the Dawn Treader outfits. I think I'm going with the slavery possibility. It's all very interesting… can't wait to see what it's all about!
And, yes, I have to agree with most of you…MLG is really cute (I'm pretty sure she's "Gael", going by what Georgie shouts in the video), and Georgie has grown up a lot. I'm very excited to see how the third movie in the series turns out!
is it April already?????????
I wish…
But seriously…….I have no idea now how this whole thing is going to turn out. I sure wish they would just stick to the book. I like Lilyput90's explanation the best though, even if it is a big change from the book……They better leave the whole Gumpas scene in there though…I love the humor there!
Thanks Lucy the Valiant! I am only speculating though, It may be something else entirely. My theory is based on the evidence of everyone in armour, the MLG, and the bashed railing on the Dawntreader. To me the only reason everyone would be in armour is because THEY planned the battle, otherwise they wouldn't know about it to ready their armour and weapons. This leads me to think that they are perhaps attacking the slave ship. Since Lucy and Edmund are there I think that the overturning of Gumpas in Narrowhaven must have already taken place perhaps with Caspian and Lord Bern freeing all the slaves in the market. I think that it's possible that Pug takes off to try and preserve his livelihood, heading for Carlomen or something. They all realise that the MLG's mother is still aboard the slave ship and the Dawntreader pursues with a bit of cannon fire from both sides. Then spying her mother the MLG jumps over to try and get to her and Rhince (or whoever that is) trys to save the MGL. This is the summary of my theory so far.
That sounds like a good theory. I'm just so afraid things will end out worse than we imagined in the movie. I could live with your theory coming true, Lillyput90, but what if they do something even further from the book? :0 I think we should expect the worse, and then put a good face on it. I know…I'm such a Puddleglum! 🙂
Further developements suggest that a good part of my theory is wrong, so that's a blow. The bit about attacking the slave ship could still be valid and about her mother, but really with her in the Eustace Dragon scene, it messes up everything. I'm thinking crew member's daughter now, and a big story change, sigh.
I could spend hours thinking and come up with some elaborate theory concerning MLG, but what good would it do? I mean, we can theorize all we want, but we're really not going to know the whole truth until the movie comes out. Let's not waste time freaking out over this when it could just be a small change that ends up making a better movie. Don't get me wrong, it COULD be a bad change, but we just don't know enough to say for certain.
I was watching Amazing Grace the other day. I thought it was a very well done movie, and it makes me have more faith in Michael Apted. To turn a book into a movie, there are some changes that HAVE to be made. I'm not saying this is one of them, but I think that in the end, we'll end up liking it, whatever it is. So please stay positive!
Besides, MLG is so cute! 😛
I just watched Amazing Grace, too! I think we can trust Apted with this. He did a really good job.
Hmmm. I'm not sure what to make of this. An interesting development. And she is adorable!
Mmm, what is that all about?
it sounds like the Rhince character called out "Elaine" I could be wrong but that's what it sounded like. I don't know who that is. It's been a long time since I read VDT and I don't remember details… so I honestly don't remember if this MLG was in it. I don't really mind as long as they don't change TOO much. =)
I have GOT to quit reading here. I'm going to be so spoiled when the movie comes out.
Ummm I do not like this at all! This is really going to bug me…
I DON'T LIKE THIS!!!!
WHOA!!!!! Did anyone else hear Rince yell "Elaine!"? Did they?????
What… is …. this? Interesting, VERY interesting, but why is it in the movie?? I am so deathly curious right now, I'm glad I'm not a cat. XD
I am very confused about why a little girl would be on the Dawn Treader in the first place… I mean, it was a Voyage to go after the 7 Lords that Miraz did away with… So, what is happening with the MLG?
I HOPES THEY USE IT! it looks really good! i like. Good luck Mysterious Little Gael!
It seems like she is related to the guy who goes in after her. He says a name (possibly Elaine) before the girl yells Momma and jumps.
He does say "Elaine" and then Lucy says "Gael" after they jump. Perhaps this is on the Lone Islands. Perhaps they are Lord Bern's people, this could even tie in with the slave trade scene.
Hmm, that's an interesting thought! Could be true… Who knows what this scene is about!
confusing, and maybe gael is rhince's daughter or something bu it just doesn't make sense
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love whenever Georgie shouts out.
🙂
She makes Lucy seem so caring.
agreed
Me too!^^ thats why I fell in love with it in the first palce!^^
that is so cool!!! I love how Georgie just stands there like she is oblivious!!
… We need to keep this in perspective. This is a Narnia fan site, MLG appears to be Narnian, therefore … I'm now officially a fan! What a cutie – we should embrace this little one in true Narnian fashion. I trust the the Director and Producers on this one… Go 'Gael'!!
just a random thought…but maybe it has to do with when their sailing through that place where dreams come true, and the little gael's mother is dead or something, and she sees her in a dream. idk probably not, but its just a thought.
btw-what is she doing on dt anyways?
That thought actually occured to me for a split second… especially because Rhince just sort of sits there and watches while MLG trots off the ship, and then finally he jumps in. Seems like he's confused about something; he didn't even try to grab her.
However, I'm more inclined to believe this scene has something to do with the slave trade on the Lone Islands. Who knows at this point? Let's wait and see.
That was my thought, too.
Rillian I had the same thought! Like that may be Rince's daughter and they are calling out to her mother. It even occured to me vaguely that the little girl may not even be real, just part of the dreams. Far fetched I know, but it would still be possible 🙂
I wonder who is that girl in the purple dress?
Edmund and Lucy are looking great! They have both grown so much! It makes me feel old…lol
I can't find a pic of Edmund 🙁
Edmund is in a lot of these photos. Look again.
oh. And so you know… That comment was a general comment for all the recent posts and updates. I am so glad that we have people who are willing to do the work and keep us fans all up to date. Thank you all! 🙂 I greatly appreciate it. 🙂 (and I'm sure I'm not the only one…./right/?)
I don't think I want to watch this move anymore. =p
ok, what is with the little girl? And what's minotaurs- excuuuse me!(Wouldn't they eat more than a regular man?!?!?!Hello! rationings! Sheesh). If they ruin this movie like Prince Caspian, I think I am giving up on the movies altogether!
what's with the minotaurs*
What were they shouting
He was shouting "Elain!" and she was shouting "mommy!" At least that sounded pretty clear when I turned the volume up
That was Awesome! It was definitely not in the book but, it makes it interesting!
The MLG is so adorable! Georgie is still awesome but definitely not as small and cute!
who's this "gael" person??? there are only 2 girls in VDT, and that's lucy and ramandu's daughter.
and the dufflepuds, but mlg is not one of them of course
Rince's Daughter? It would make sense with both of them yelling..
Ok, I totally missed the "Gael rumors" that were going around; what is this about?
I like the rescued slave idea! It would make sense. Or perhaps this is part of the dark Island scene? Maybe he's imagining that his wife has gone overboard and Lucy sees it too? hmmmm… it's very interesting anyways!
Okay, WHAT is WITH this unknown girl? She's not supposed to exist!!
(Remember when Georgie was that small?!?)
Okay, yeah, the MLG (or Gael, I guess) is really cute and all, but WHAT IS SHE DOING THERE? I HOPE they aren't going to pull another PC on us by totally changing the story and releasing the movie under the name 'Voyage of the Dawn Treader'. 😛
Strange…
Did anyone else notice that Lucy has her cordial?
yep. very cool! 🙂
It is kind of a relief to see that they are putting that in there. She did have it in the book, so hopefully that's a good sign. *fingers crossed*
hmmm…who is this girl? and why is she on the ship? and i so agree with caspian.