Netflix‘s “Pleasure and Prejudice” sequence has discovered its Elizabeth Bennet and Mrs. Bennet in Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman, respectively.
They be a part of “Sluggish Horses” star Jack Lowden who has been solid as Mr. Darcy, as Selection completely reported on Wednesday.
The six-part restricted sequence will likely be a trustworthy adaptation of Jane Austen’s iconic novel penned by “Every thing I Know About Love” creator Dolly Alderton and directed by “Heartstopper’s” Euros Lyn. It can go into manufacturing within the U.Ok. this 12 months.
“Dolly will deliver to life Jane Austen’s iconic story for audiences that cherish it, while inspiring a brand new era to fall in love with Austen for the primary time,” a press launch reads.
“The Crown” star Emma Corrin will make their debut as an govt producer on the venture alongside Alderton and Lyn, in addition to Laura Lankester, Will Johnston and Louise Mutter for Lookout Level. Lisa Osborne serves as producer.
“Taking part in Elizabeth Bennet is a once-in-a-lifetime alternative,” Corrin mentioned in a press release. “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 forward to a brand new era to fall in love with this story once more.”
Added Alderton: “As soon as in a era, a bunch 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 guide to life. With Euros Lyn directing our stellar solid, I’m so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and sophisticated characters to those that depend ‘Pleasure and Prejudice ‘as their favourite guide, and those that are but to satisfy their Lizzie and Mr Darcy.”
