Netflix Announces Autumn Premiere of Pride and Prejudice Miniseries
Netflix reveals first images from its six-episode adaptation of Jane Austen's classic, starring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr.
Key Points
- Stars Emma Corrin (Elizabeth Bennet), Jack Lowden (Mr. Darcy), Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell.
- Six-episode series directed by Euros Lyn, written by Dolly Alderton.
- Executive producers include Alderton, Lyn, Corrin; produced by Lookout Point for Netflix.
- Described as the 'original romantic comedy template' for new and old fans.
Netflix has announced that its adaptation of Jane Austen's *Pride and Prejudice* will premiere this autumn, releasing the first official images from the six-episode miniseries this week.
The project stars Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy. The cast also includes Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell, Freya Mavor, Jamie Demetriou, Daryl McCormack, Louis Partridge, Rhea Norwood, Siena Kelly, Fiona Shaw, Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery.
Screenwriter and executive producer Dolly Alderton described the experience as a pleasure, allowing her to revisit the novel's pages to bring the beloved story to life in both familiar and fresh ways. She called it "the original template for the romantic comedy," noting that each generation gets a chance to retell the tale. Alderton expressed enthusiasm for introducing the story to both longtime fans and new audiences.
Euros Lyn, known for directing episodes of *Heartstopper*, helmed all six episodes. Producers include Laura Lankester, Will Johnston and Louise Mutter from Lookout Point, a BBC Studios company. Executive producers are Alderton, Lyn, Corrin and Lisa Osborne.
The series marks another high-profile literary adaptation for Netflix, building anticipation among fans of Austen's classic tale of love, class and misunderstanding in Regency-era England.
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