Jun 21, 2007 02:23 PM EST

Disney's Narnia, Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Director Announced

Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media have announced that Michael Apted will be directing the third installment of the Chronicles of Narnia series, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Andrew Adamson, who directed the first two films, will be returning on board as producer. Also on board for the third installment are Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley and Skandar Keynes. The picture is scheduled for a May 1, 2009 release date.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, the series second installment, will be released in 2008.