Overview
- Netflix's six-part limited series adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice' will feature Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, and Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet.
- The series is written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn, both of whom will also serve as executive producers alongside Corrin, marking their debut in this role.
- Production is scheduled to begin in the U.K. later in 2025, with BBC Studios' Lookout Point producing the series.
- The adaptation is described as a faithful retelling of Jane Austen's 1813 novel, aiming to honor its legacy while appealing to a new generation of viewers.
- This project follows Netflix's previous Austen adaptation, 'Persuasion' (2022), and continues the platform's investment in reimagining classic literature for modern audiences.