It’s the yr 2025 and we’re blessed with not one, and dare we are saying not even two, however three new Jane Austen variations. Ms. Austen herself turns 250 years previous this yr, and it’s not a second too quickly to rejoice the life and works of the long-lasting writer.
Now, precisely twenty years after Joe Wright’s “Delight & Prejudice” made cinematic historical past with the Darcy (Mathew Macfadyen) hand flex seen ’around the world, there are a selection of contemporary variations within the works, to not point out different current works impressed by her life and most beloved novels, from the movie “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” to the collection “Miss Austen.”
And “Delight & Prejudice” is hardly the one Austen e book getting new life in two (!!) codecs, as Austen appears to out of the blue be in all places, over again. Forward, we break down the upcoming variations, and supply some steering on earlier entries you possibly can get pleasure from proper now.
“Delight and Prejudice” (Netflix)
Format: Restricted TV collection
Forged: Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden, and Olivia Colman
Creator(s): Dolly Alderton writing, Euros Lyn directing
“Delight and Prejudice” (word: no ampersand) is within the works at Netflix as a restricted collection. “The Crown” alum Emma Corrin returns to the streamer as an government producer on the collection; they can even star as lead Elizabeth Bennet. “Gradual Horses” actor (and Mr. Saoirse Ronan) Jack Lowden has been forged as Mr. Darcy. The enduring Olivia Colman, who is also already a Netflix staple with “Heartstopper,” shall be Mrs. Bennet.
The six-part collection is billed as a “trustworthy, traditional adaptation” of the novel, with writer Dolly Alderton (“The whole lot I Know About Love”) writing the script. “Heartstopper” helmer Euros Lyn will direct. “Delight and Prejudice” shall be going into manufacturing within the UK in 2025.
Earlier variations to look at now: Joe Wright’s “Delight & Prejudice” (2005) is a must-see for any Austen-phile. The characteristic starred Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen within the lead roles, with Rosamund Pike, Judi Dench, Donald Sutherland, Brenda Blethyn, and Carey Mulligan (in her movie debut) co-starring.
And should you actually need extra “P&P,” the Colin Firth-led 1995 BBC miniseries is value all eight or so hours.
“Delight and Prejudice” (Audible)
Format: Audiobook
Forged: Harris Dickinson, Marisa Abela, Invoice Nighy, Jessie Buckley, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Glenn Shut, Sophie Wilde, Will Poulter, and David Gyasi
Creator(s): Lulu Raczka writing, Dionne Edwards directing
And the buzzy “Delight and Prejudice” variations aren’t simply restricted to the display screen: Audible is launching an audiobook retelling of the literary traditional with a star-studded forged. “Babygirl” star Harris Dickinson, who simply made his directorial debut with Cannes stunner “Urchin,” will play Mr. Darcy, with Marisa Abela as Elizabeth Bennet. Invoice Nighy, Jessie Buckley, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Glenn Shut, Sophie Wilde, Will Poulter, and David Gyasi additionally lend their voices to the challenge.
“Delight and Prejudice” was tailored from Austen’s novel by Lulu Raczka (“Girls,” “Beware the Satan”), with Dionne Edwards (“Fairly Crimson Costume,” “A Thousand Blows”) directing. The audio drama “Delight and Prejudice” shall be launched worldwide in English on September 9.
Earlier variations to look at now: Whereas that is the primary of its sort for the platform, we are able to advocate the UK-released Audible dramatized manufacturing the “Northanger Abbey” which is narrated by Emma Thompson, who additionally occurred to jot down and star within the beloved 1995 “Sense and Sensibility” movie.
“Sense and Sensibility” (Focus Options)
Format: Movie
Forged: Daisy Edgar-Jones (extra to be introduced quickly)
Creator(s): Georgia Oakley directing, Diane Reid writing
Focus Options is getting again within the Austen recreation: The studio simply re-released its 2005 “Delight & Prejudice” in theaters, and in addition greenlit a “Sense and Sensibility” adaptation with Daisy Edgar-Jones within the lead as Elinor Dashwood, the eldest of three sisters. “Blue Jean” director Georgia Oakley will helm the characteristic from a script by bestselling writer Diana Reid.
Focus and Working Title each collaborated on “Delight & Prejudice” and Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 model of “Emma.” There isn’t any phrase but on when the movie will begin manufacturing, however the challenge was introduced in June 2025.
Earlier variations to look at now: The 1995 Ang Lee model is required viewing. Emma Thompson gained the Academy Award for the screenplay for the movie, and in addition led the characteristic as Elinor Dashwood. The character is secretly in love with Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant), who’s engaged to another person. Plus, it’s the thirtieth anniversary of this masterpiece.
The Austen Period
However don’t fear, there’s at all times extra Austen. Current years have seen iterations of “Emma” and “Persuasion,” amongst others. Try which else to binge from our favourite twenty first century Austen variations right here.
“Persuasion” (Netflix, 2022)
Format: Movie
Forged: Dakota Johnson, Cosmo Jarvis, Harry Golding, and Richard E. Grant
Creator: Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow writing, Carrie Cracknell directing
Star Dakota Johnson made her interval piece debut with the critically acclaimed adaptation of “Persuasion,” which was theater director Carrie Cracknell’s characteristic directorial debut. Johnson’s Anne Elliot (Johnson) is famously a non-conforming lady with fashionable sensibilities. But all logic flees after Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis) returns again into her life.
“Rain Man” Oscar winner Ron Bass co-wrote the “Persuasion” script with Alice Victoria Winslow; “Persuasion” was Austen’s remaining accomplished novel earlier than her 1817 loss of life.
“Emma.” (Focus Options, 2020)
Format: Movie
Forged: Anya Taylor-Pleasure, Josh O’Connor, Mia Goth, Callum Turner, and Invoice Nighy
Creator: Eleanor Catton writing, Autumn de Wilde directing
Anya Taylor-Pleasure reworked into beloved matchmaker (or meddler, primarily based on who you ask) Emma Woodhouse for Autumn de Wilde’s directorial debut. The Focus Options launch is a who’s who of rising stars, together with Josh O’Connor, Mia Goth, and Callum Turner. Austen staple Invoice Nighy and Gemma Whelan co-star.
“Sanditon” (PBS, 2020)
Format: TV collection
Forged: Theo James, Rose Williams, Kris Marshall, Anne Reid
Creator: Andrew Davies writing
Austen’s precise remaining novel was “Sanditon,” which she solely wrote 11 chapters of earlier than her loss of life. Nevertheless, Andrew Davies who additionally wrote the BBC restricted collection model of “Delight & Prejudice” in 1995 expanded upon Austen’s final written phrases to make this 2020 present. Rose Williams stars as Charlotte Heywood, a heroine who desires of dwelling within the huge metropolis as an alternative of her household nation house. She is later invited to the seaside Sanditon to stick with the Parker household, led by patriarch Tom (Kris Marshall) and his brooding brother Sidney (Theo James). After all, a love triangle ensues. Actor James additionally government produced this iteration of the would-be novel. Nevertheless, the collection solely lasted for one season.