Jane Austen’s enduring romance is returning to the screen, with Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden stepping into the roles of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
According to Variety, the streaming platform has released the trailer for the six-part series, offering a glimpse of the romance, family tensions and social expectations that shape the lives of the Bennet sisters in 19th-century England.
Corrin plays Elizabeth, who finds herself drawn into a complicated relationship with Darcy, portrayed by Lowden.
Their story unfolds against the lively backdrop of the Bennet household, where Elizabeth’s mother, Mrs Bennet, played by Olivia Colman, is determined to secure suitable marriages for her daughters.
The ensemble also features Rufus Sewell as Mr Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Hopey Parish as Mary Bennet, Hollie Avery as Kitty Bennet and Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet.
Daryl McCormack plays Mr Bingley, Louis Partridge appears as Mr Wickham, Jamie Demetriou takes on the role of Mr Collins, and Fiona Shaw portrays Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Writer Dolly Alderton, known for adapting her memoir ‘Everything I Know About Love’ for television, has written all six episodes. Euros Lyn, known for directing ‘Heartstopper’, is at the helm of the series.
Alderton initially felt daunted by the prospect of adapting one of literature’s most beloved novels. She later came to regard the assignment as an honour, saying the story’s emotional themes remain relevant more than two centuries after Austen wrote it.
Corrin has praised the adaptation for balancing the authenticity of the period setting with the story’s contemporary relevance.
Lowden, meanwhile, has described the production as a romantic and joyful interpretation of Austen’s work.
The new ‘Pride and Prejudice’ series will premiere on Netflix on 3 December.
It seeks to introduce Austen’s celebrated love story to a new generation while revisiting a classic that has inspired numerous screen adaptations.
