Dear Reader, a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation is upon us
Dolly Alderton’s film adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice has unveiled its first trailer, offering an initial look at Emma Corrin in the role of Elizabeth Bennet
What connects Wuthering Heights, The Odyssey, Pride and Prejudice, and Lord of the Flies? Beyond being canonised as literary classics, their movie adaptations are slated to release in theatres or on OTT in 2026.
It is in this tradition that Dolly Alderton’s film adaptation ofPride and Prejudicehas unveiled its first trailer, offering an initial look at Emma Corrin as the witty Elizabeth Bennet.
The Netflix production, scheduled for release on an undisclosed date later this year, features an ensemble cast. Corrin, who received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for their portrayal of Princess Diana in The Crown, takes on the role of Austen’s most famous heroine. Jack Lowden, known for his roles in Dunkirk and the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, plays Mr Darcy.
Olivia Colman, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Queen Anne in The Favourite joins as Mrs Bennet. Jim Broadbent, whose credits include Iris and the Harry Potter films (remember Professor Horace Slughorn), plays Mr Bennet.
Tanya Reynolds, who appeared in the Netflix series Sex Education, takes the role of Lydia Bennet, with Emily Beecham, winner of the best actress award at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival for Little Joe, as Jane Bennet.
Alderton, who wrote and directed the film, rose to prominence with her 2018 memoir, Everything I Know About Love, which became a bestseller and was later adapted for television. She has since published two novels, Ghosts and Good Material.
A still from a 2005 adaptation starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.
Jane Austen’s novel, first published in 1813, has been adapted numerous times for film and television. Famous versions include the 1995 BBC series starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, and the 2005 film directed by Joe Wright starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.
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A still from a 2005 adaptation starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.