Overview

• Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is being re-released in UK cinemas to mark its 20th anniversary, with a special screening set for April 20, 2025.
• Director Joe Wright confirmed that Emma Thompson improvised Charlotte Lucas’s iconic speech, which continues to resonate with millennial and Gen Z audiences.
• The film’s acclaimed visual aesthetic was achieved through collaboration with cinematographer Roman Osin and designers Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer, and Jacqueline Durran, using natural light and authentic period details.
• Principal photography took place across iconic locations in Derbyshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset, including Chatsworth House and Stourhead, grounding the film in authentic 19th-century settings.
• As the film’s legacy is celebrated, excitement builds for Netflix’s upcoming limited series adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, announced in late 2024.