Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming six-part limited series adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice. The series, written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn, stars Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy. The all-star cast also includes Olivia Colman as Mrs Bennet, Rufus Sewell as Mr Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Rhea Norwood as Lydia, Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourg, and Jamie Demetriou as Mr Collins. The trailer offers glimpses of romantic longing and period drama, with the series expected to release in autumn.
For those wanting to revisit other adaptations, several key versions are available to stream. Joe Wright's 2005 film, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, is a visually stunning big-screen interpretation. The 1995 BBC mini-series, featuring Colin Firth as Mr Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth, remains the most faithful and comprehensive adaptation. The 1940 classic, with Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, offers a charming, if less faithful, take.
More unconventional adaptations include Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which reimagines the Bennet sisters as martial artists fighting the undead, and Bridget Jones's Diary, a modern rom-com inspired by Austen's novel, starring Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth. While purists argue no adaptation fully captures the novel's wit and social commentary, these versions offer diverse ways to enjoy the timeless story.
