Austen Adaptation: Dolly Alderton's Script Sets Netflix Series for December
The six-part limited series, directed by Euros Lyn, premieres on December 3 with a cast led by Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden.
By Fatou Kim ·
Netflix released the trailer for its upcoming 'Pride and Prejudice' limited series on Tuesday. The six-episode production will debut on the streaming platform on December 3. This marks the first time the 1813 novel has been adapted into a limited series format for the service.
Dolly Alderton, known for her novel 'Everything I Know About Love,' wrote the screenplay. The adaptation remains faithful to Jane Austen’s original text. It focuses on the romantic tension between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. The story takes place within the social structures of 19th-century England.
Euros Lyn, who helmed the series 'Heartstopper,' directed the project. Emma Corrin portrays Elizabeth Bennet, while Jack Lowden plays Mr. Darcy. Their characters begin as adversaries before developing a romantic relationship. The narrative centers on their evolving dynamic against the backdrop of the era's social norms.
The supporting cast includes Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet and Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet. Freya Mavor plays Jane Bennet, and Jamie Demetriou portrays Mr. Collins. Daryl McCormack appears as Mr. Bingley, while Louis Partridge takes on the role of Mr. Wickham. Rhea Norwood is cast as Lydia Bennet, and Siena Kelly plays Caroline Bingley. Fiona Shaw completes the principal cast as Lady Catherine de Bourg. Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery will make their debuts as Mary Bennet and Kitty Bennet, respectively.
Additional cast members include Anjana Vasan, Sebastian Armesto, Rosie Cavaliero, Saffron Coomber, James Dryden, Justin Edwards, James Northcote, Eloise Webb, and Isabella Sermon. Executive producers for the project are Corrin, Laura Lankester, Alderton, Lyn, Will Johnston, and Louise Mutter. Lisa Osborne serves as the producer. The series is produced by Lookout Point.
The release of the trailer confirms the December 3 premiere date. The show will air as a limited series, meaning it will conclude after the six episodes. This format allows for a condensed narrative arc compared to traditional multi-season series structures.
