Step apart, “Bridgerton”: Netflix is returning to the classics. Jane Austen’s iconic novel “Pleasure and Prejudice” shall be tailored right into a Netflix restricted collection, with Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden, and Olivia Colman starring.
Corrin will play Elizabeth Bennet and in addition government produce, with “Sluggish Horses” actor Lowden solid as Mr. Darcy. Colman, who already is a Netflix staple with “Heartstopper,” shall be Mrs. Bennet. The six-part collection shall be a “trustworthy, traditional adaptation” of the novel, with writer Dolly Alderton (“Every thing I Know About Love”) writing the script. “Heartstopper” helmer Euros Lyn will direct. “Pleasure and Prejudice” shall be going into manufacturing within the UK in 2025.
“We’re delighted to be sharing this beloved British traditional with our world viewers,” Netflix’s Mona Qureshi mentioned in a press assertion. “‘Pleasure and Prejudice’ is the last word romantic comedy. Dolly’s fierce intelligence and large coronary heart, twinned along with her real love of the Austen novel means she is ready to deliver new insights, while celebrating all that the generations of followers maintain so pricey. The calibre of a solid led by Emma, Jack, and Olivia is testomony to this treasured story being in the very best arms with Euros Lyn and the group at Lookout Level on the helm.”
Author and government producer Alderton added, “As soon as in a technology, a gaggle of individuals get to retell this glorious story and I really feel very fortunate that I get to be part of it. Jane Austen’s ‘Pleasure and Prejudice’ is the blueprint for romantic comedy – it has been a pleasure to delve again into its pages to search out each acquainted and recent methods of bringing this beloved e book to life. With Euros Lyn directing our stellar solid, I’m so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and sophisticated characters to those that rely Pleasure and Prejudice as their favorite e book, and people who are but to satisfy their Lizzie and Mr. Darcy.”
Corrin continued that bringing their tackle Elizabeth Bennet is a “once-in-a-lifetime alternative” for any actor. “To have the ability to deliver this iconic character to life, alongside Olivia and Jack, with Dolly’s phenomenal scripts, is actually the best honor. I can’t look ahead to a brand new technology to fall in love with this story another time,” they mentioned.
The “Pleasure and Prejudice” 2005 characteristic (notably titled “Pleasure & Prejudice” as a substitute) is being re-released in theaters from Focus Options beginning April 20, with the particular theatrical occasion happening each on April 20 and April 23 nationwide. There additionally shall be restricted version merchandise to additional immortalize the beloved movie from director Joe Wright, which starred Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet and Mathew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy.