In This Article
- The cast and the team behind the new series
- That famous opening line, finally on screen
- Pride and Prejudice on screen: a crowded field
Netflix released the full trailer for its Pride and Prejudice limited series on 28 October, with the show due to arrive on the streamer on 3 December, UPI reported. The series is the latest screen version of Jane Austen's novel, following the 1995 series with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth and the 2005 film with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.
Deadline also confirmed that the full trailer has arrived and that the series is based on Austen's book and lands on Netflix on 3 December.
The cast and the team behind the new series
Emma Corrin plays Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden is Mr. Darcy, with Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet and Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet, according to UPI. Colman and Sewell as the Bennet parents give the production a notably seasoned pairing at the centre of the household.
The six-part series is written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn, who is known for Heartstopper, Netflix's Tudum site states.
That famous opening line, finally on screen
One detail has drawn attention already: Colman's Mrs Bennet delivers the 'truth universally acknowledged' opening line. The Telegraph reports that the line has been ignored in prior screen adaptations.
It is a small choice, but a telling one for a book whose first sentence is among the most quoted in English fiction. Placing it in a character's mouth, rather than leaving it to narration, is a notable decision for a medium that cannot simply lift Austen's narratorial voice onto the screen.
Pride and Prejudice on screen: a crowded field
First published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy through misunderstanding, social pressure and hard-won self-knowledge. The novel has inspired a long line of adaptations, with the 1995 BBC series and the 2005 film the two most often set against any new version.
A six-episode format gives this version room closer to the 1995 series than to a single feature film. The trailer's arrival just over a month before the premiere gives viewers their first sustained look at how the new team intends to approach the story.
Want the full verdict? For LuvemBooks' assessment of the novel itself, read our review of Pride and Prejudice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Netflix's Pride and Prejudice series premiere?
The six-part series arrives on Netflix on 3 December, with the full trailer released on 28 October.
Who stars in Netflix's Pride and Prejudice?
Emma Corrin plays Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden plays Mr. Darcy, with Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet and Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet.
Who is behind the new Pride and Prejudice series?
Dolly Alderton is the writer and Euros Lyn, known for Heartstopper, is the director.
Should I read Pride and Prejudice before watching the Netflix adaptation?
Not required, but Jane Austen's 1813 novel is the source material, and reading it first lets you spot what the series keeps and changes.
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