Overview

• Thompson will produce and star as Margaret Dashwood in Becoming Meg Dashwood, an Audible audio drama continuing Austen’s tale thirty years after the Oscar-winning film
• The ensemble cast features Erin Doherty as young Meg, Naomi Ackie as her lover Nelly, Jessica Gunning as Hester, Imelda Staunton as Mrs Jennings, plus Liz Carr, Paterson Joseph, Greg Wise and Golda Rosheuvel
• Rebecca Humphries penned the script, Natasha Khan (Bat For Lashes) composed the score, Polly Thomas produced for Thomas Carter Projects and Jo Tyabji directs
• Described as a “riotous, rebellious period drama,” the sequel picks up where the original left off to delve into themes of female friendship, sexuality and liberation
• Production is now underway for a forthcoming Audible release, reflecting a broader resurgence in high-production audio adaptations of classic literature