Jane Austen Adaptation: Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden Star in Netflix Series
The six-part drama, written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn, premieres on December 3.
By Natalia Costa ·
Netflix released the first trailer for its new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel on Tuesday.
The limited series consists of six episodes. It will premiere on the streaming platform on December 3. The project marks a new interpretation of the 1813 text for a modern audience.
Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden headline the cast as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Olivia Colman portrays Mrs. Bennet, while Rufus Sewell plays her husband. Freya Mavor takes the role of Jane Bennet. Jamie Demetriou appears as Mr. Collins, and Daryl McCormack is cast as Mr. Bingley. Louis Partridge plays Mr. Wickham. Rhea Norwood is in the role of Lydia Bennet. Siena Kelly portrays Caroline Bingley. Fiona Shaw appears as Lady Catherine de Bourg. Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery make their debuts as Mary and Kitty Bennet.
Additional cast members include Anjana Vasan, Sebastian Armesto, Rosie Cavaliero, and Saffron Coomber. James Dryden, Justin Edwards, James Northcote, Eloise Webb, and Isabella Sermon also join the production. Dolly Alderton, who wrote Everything I Know About Love, penned the script. Euros Lyn, known for directing Heartstopper, directs the series. Laura Lankester, Will Johnston, and Louise Mutter serve as executive producers alongside Alderton, Lyn, and Corrin. Lisa Osborne is the producer.
The story follows the romantic tension between the Bennet family and the Darcy and Bingley households. It is set in 19th-century England. The adaptation maintains a faithful structure to the original novel while updating the performance style.
