Entertainment Desk: Netflix has released a first glimpse of its forthcoming limited series adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice”, announcing additional cast members as filming officially gets underway in the United Kingdom.
The Jane Austen classic welcomes several new faces to the ensemble. Rufus Sewell (“The Diplomat”) will play Mr Bennet, with Freya Mavor (“Industry”) cast as Jane Bennet. Jamie Demetriou (“Stath Lets Flats”) takes on the role of Mr Collins, while Daryl McCormack (“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”) stars as Mr Bingley.
Louis Partridge (“House of Guinness”) joins as Mr Wickham, and Rhea Norwood (“Heartstopper”) portrays Lydia Bennet. Siena Kelly (“Black Mirror”) plays Caroline Bingley, and Fiona Shaw (“Killing Eve”) appears as Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
This six-episode limited series aims to deliver a faithful retelling of Austen’s iconic 1813 novel, helmed by “Heartstopper” director Euros Lyn and penned by writer Dolly Alderton.
The show’s list of executive producers includes Corrin, Laura Lankester, Dolly Alderton, Euros Lyn, Will Johnston, and Louise Mutter for Lookout Point, with Lisa Osborne serving as producer.
