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10 Actors Who Should Be Contenders for Mr. Darcy in New ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Series
A new Pride and Prejudice series is in the works at Netflix, according to Variety. It’s still in the early stages, but the internet has started to chime in about who could play the iconic Mr. Darcy.
Swooon has rounded up potential contenders who would be perfect for the role once played by Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen. So, before you start rereading the literary classic or rewatching the multiple adaptations, look at this list to see who we have in mind.
Do you agree? Let us know your favorite pick in the comments below.
Dev Patel
Okay, it is time for Dev Patel to fully play into his hotness, and there’s no better way than to embody Mr. Darcy.
With so much talent, there’s no one more equipped to play a character so begrudgingly charming yet unfriendly and aloof in the beginning than Patel.
Jonathan Bailey
Jonathan Bailey has proven himself to be a master at the romantic period piece, so why not do it again?
Anthony, his character in Bridgerton, had quite the impressive character arc and so does Mr. Darcy. We just know the fictional lord would be in good hands with Bailey.
Regé-Jean Page
Another Bridgerton actor up for the role, if it were in our hands, would be Regé-Jean Page.
The stoically handsome actor is quite talented and totally swoonworthy. Get him back in a period piece!
Manny Jacinto
From The Good Place to Top Gun: Maverick, Manny Jacinto can literally do it all. So, why shouldn’t he add Mr. Darcy to that list?
Lucien Laviscount
The Emily in Paris actor is the perfect combination of dreamy and likable. We love him as Alfie, but he could easily take on another romantic role like the one and only Mr. Darcy.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Oliver Jackson-Cohen needs to be a more widely recognized face. Known for being an actor who can enhance any role you throw at him, we’re still not over him in the two Haunting seasons on Netflix.
He makes sure to show off all of his talents no matter which character he’s playing. Also, he’s not bad to look at.
Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult has become one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. His version of Mr. Darcy could add some comedy to the mix, but he would never lose the seriousness that the role needs.
Ben Barnes
Ben Barnes has been on plenty of Mr. Darcy mood boards. Why not make it a reality?
Daniel Kaluuya
Daniel Kaluuya is the third Skins alum on this list and that is just a testament to its legacy. Just as handsome and talented as the other two, Kaluuya would slay the mysterious and brooding Mr. Darcy.
Andrew Garfield
Humble, beautiful, and charismatic, Andrew Garfield really is the man that can do all. He’s played Spider-Man and real-life figures, but it’s been a while since he’s done a period piece. After his effortless turn in the romance drama We Live in Time, let’s just keep the Andrew Garfield Romance Era going with Pride and Prejudice.
