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Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’: Everything We Know So Far About the Latest Jane Austen Adaptation
We are more than ready to be “bewitched” by Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. We’ve seen Jane Austen’s story in movie form, and now, it’s making its way back to the small screen, three decades after BBC’s Colin Firth-led miniseries aired.
This time around, Slow Horses star Jack Lowden is stepping into the shoes of Mr. Darcy, while The Crown‘s Emma Corrin takes on the role of Elizabeth Bennet. “Playing Elizabeth Bennet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Corrin said. “To be able to bring this iconic character to life, alongside Olivia [Colman] and Jack, with Dolly [Alderton]’s phenomenal scripts, is truly the greatest honor. I can’t wait for a new generation to fall in love with this story all over again.”
We’ll watch their love story, which Alderton says is the “blueprint for romantic comedy,” play out over the six-episode limited series. After getting the first look at the series (see above), we can barely contain our excitement. It’ll be a while yet until we can delve back into the world of Pride and Prejudice, so we’ve been occupying ourselves by finding out every detail about the show. Read on for the full cast list and more!
When is Pride and Prejudice coming out?
Unfortunately, we don’t have the release date quite yet, but Austenheads will be happy to know that production is currently underway in the United Kingdom. The limited series will likely drop in 2026.
Who is in the Pride and Prejudice cast?
After announcing Corrin, Lowden, and Olivia Colman (Mrs. Bennet) in the main roles back in April, Netflix just unveiled the full cast list. Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat) will appear as Mr. Bennet, the sarcastic patriarch of the family. Jane, one of his daughters, will be played by Freya Mavor. You might recognize her from Industry (or as Mini McGuinness in Skins, to throw it back further). Her love interest, Mr. Bingley, will be brought to life by Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande). His sister, Caroline, will be played by Siena Kelly (Black Mirror).
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Mr. Collins, the bumbling, distant cousin of the Bennets, will be portrayed by Fleabag‘s Jamie Demetriou. He vies for Elizabeth’s affection, as does the charming (yet deceptive) Mr. Wickham. Enola Holmes‘ Louis Partridge will play the latter character. The flirty and impulsive Lydia Bennet is none other than Heartstopper‘s Rhea Norwood. Killing Eve‘s Fiona Shaw will try to keep Elizabeth away from Mr. Darcy as Lady Catherine de Bourg. (Shaw also happens to be starring in another upcoming Austen adaptation, Sense and Sensibility.)
The cast also includes newcomers Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery in the roles of the middle Bennet sisters, Mary and Kitty.
The rest of the cast list includes Anjana Vasan as Mrs. Gardiner and Sebastian Armesto as her husband. Rosie Cavaliero is Lady Lucas, while Justin Edwards is Sir William Lucas. Saffron Coomber and James Dryden will play Mrs. and Mr. Hurst. James Northcote is Colonel Forster and Eloise Webb is Harriet Forster. Last but not least, Isabella Sermon is Mr. Darcy’s elder sister, Georgiana.
Who is making Pride and Prejudice?
The team behind the Pride and Prejudice remake is no stranger to the romance genre. The show was written by author Dolly Alderton, who wrote Everything I Know About Love and Good Material. Heartstopper director Euros Lyn is translating her script to the screen and doubles as executive producer.
“Once in a generation, a group of people get to retell this wonderful story and I feel very lucky that I get to be a part of it,” said Alderton, who’s also serving as an executive producer. “With Euros Lyn directing our stellar cast, I am so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count Pride and Prejudice as their favourite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr Darcy.”
Rounding out the roster of executive producers are Corrin — their first time in the role — and Lookout Point’s Laura Lankester, Will Johnston, and Louise Mutter. Lookout Point is a BBC Studios company, which made Disney+’s Renegade Nell, the final season of Happy Valley, and two seasons of Gentleman Jack. Lisa Osborne is producing.
What is Pride and Prejudice about?
Fans of the book don’t have to worry about the series straying too far from the source material. Netflix has confirmed that it will be a “faithful, classic adaptation” of the story. It primarily follows the independent Elizabeth, who hails from a middle class family, as she clashes and ultimately falls for closed-off aristocrat Fitzwilliam Darcy.
“We are delighted to be sharing this beloved British classic with our global audience,” said Netflix executive Mona Qureshi. “Dolly’s fierce intelligence and enormous heart, twinned with her genuine love of the Austen novel, means she is able to bring new insights, whilst celebrating all that the generations of fans hold so dear.”
Is there a Pride and Prejudice trailer?
All we have so far is the first-look photo of the Bennet clan. However, since filming has begun, we can likely expect a trailer in the coming months. Stand by!
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