The world of Jane Austen is increasing a bit of additional with extra “Sense and Sensibility” casting.
The Focus Options and Working Title iteration of the enduring novel may even star George MacKay, “Outlander” actress Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, and Fiona Shaw, as introduced Monday.
As beforehand reported, Daisy Edgar-Jones will lead as Elinor Dashwood, with Esme Creed-Miles enjoying Marianne Dashwood. “Blue Jean” filmmaker Georgia Oakley will direct from a script by bestselling creator Diana Reid. The characteristic has began filming in the UK.
Per an earlier announcement, “Initially printed anonymously with the byline studying ‘By A Girl,’ Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ established her as a literary pressure and stays a cornerstone of English literature. The timeless exploration of restraint and fervour follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones) and Marianne Dashwood, opposites of their emotional method, as they navigate love, loss, and monetary uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th-century England. Celebrated for its wit, deep social insights, and enduring cultural relevance, the novel launched the intense profession of one among historical past’s best authors.”
Focus and Working Title return to the Austen classics: Each studios collaborated on Wright’s 2005 adaptation of “Satisfaction & Prejudice” and Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 tackle “Emma.”
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Movies will produce “Sense and Sensibility” alongside India Flint of November Photos and Jo Wallett.
MacKay is believed to be the male lead; he lately led a slew of 2024 indie hits reminiscent of “Femme,” “The Beast,” and “The Finish.” In the meantime, Edgar-Jones has starred in “Twisters” and “On Swift Horses,” and is ready for Chloe Domont’s “A Place in Hell” with Michelle Williams and Andrew Scott.
Edgar-Jones may even shoot Fernando Meirelles’ heist thriller “Right here Comes the Flood” for Netflix, with Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson co-starring. The movie is billed as an “unconventional heist film a few financial institution guard, a teller, and a grasp thief in a lethal sport of cons and double crosses.” Meirelles directed 2019’s “The Two Popes” additionally for Netflix, and helmed “The Sympathizer” and “Sugar” for TV. Simon Kinberg (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” upcoming “Star Wars” trilogy) wrote the script.