By Mallory Mattingly
Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman will star as Elizabeth Bennet and Mrs. Bennet, respectively, in Netflix’s new six-part PRIDE AND PREJUDICE series.
The series is based on Jane Austen’s book, Pride and Prejudice:
Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet’s five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr. Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr. Darcy, have moved into their neighborhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth.
In a press release, Netflix promised fans that the series will still “closely to the original text.”
“Once in a generation, a group of people get to retell this wonderful story and I feel very lucky that I get to be a part of it,” executive producer Dolly Alderton said in the press release. “Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for romantic comedy — it has been a joy to delve back into its pages to find both familiar and fresh ways of bringing this beloved book to life. The book is a gift to adapt — packed with drama and depth as well as comedy and charm.”
“In it lies the opportunity to examine the complexities of love, family, friendship and society, while aspiring to Austen’s delightfully observational voice,” she added. “With Euros Lyn directing our stellar cast, I am so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count Pride and Prejudice as their favorite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr Darcy.”
Along with Colman and Corrin, Jack Lowden has been cast to play Mr. Darcy.
“Playing Elizabeth Bennet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Corrin said. “To be able to bring this iconic character to life, alongside Olivia and Jack, with Dolly’s phenomenal scripts, is truly the greatest honor. I can’t wait for a new generation to fall in love with this story all over again.”
Netflix executive Mona Qureshi added, “We are delighted to be sharing this beloved British classic with our global audience. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is the ultimate romantic comedy. Dolly’s fierce intelligence and enormous heart, twinned with her genuine love of the Austen novel, means she is able to bring new insights, whilst celebrating all that the generations of fans hold so dear. The caliber of a cast led by Emma, Jack, and Olivia is a testament to this precious story being in the best possible hands with Euros Lyn and the team at Lookout Point at the helm.”
Alderton also shared the exciting news on her Instagram page.
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The executive producer wrote, “A truth that can be universally acknowledged! I have spent the last year adapting Pride and Prejudice for @netflix with @lookoutpointtv, to be directed by Euros Lyn and starring @emmalouisecorrin as Elizabeth Bennet, @jack.lowden as Mr Darcy and Olivia Colman as Mrs Bennet. It has been an absolute privilege and joy to have been entrusted with this story. I cannot wait to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count Pride and Prejudice as their favorite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Darcy.”
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE will begin production sometime this year and will be filmed in the United Kingdom.
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