By Molly Claire Goddard
9:13am PDT, Jul 29, 2025
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The cast of Netflix's
Pride and Prejudice series has been revealed.
The streaming platform released the first photo of the highly anticipated adaptation of the beloved
Jane Austen tale, led by
Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Oscar-winning
Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet.
Keep reading to see who else will be in the star-studded group…MORE:
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Industry's Freya Mavor will play Jane Bennet, Rhea Norwood of Heartstopper fame stars as Lydia Bennet, while newcomers Hopey Parish (Mary Bennet) and Hollie Avery (Kitty Bennet) are also joining the six-part series.
As previously announced, Slow Horses star Jack Lowden will play Mr. Darcy, while Rufus Sewell will appear as patriarch Mr. Bennet. Louis Partridge (House of Guinness) will portray Mr. Wickham, Jamie Demetriou (Stath Lets Flats) will play Mr. Collins, while Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve) will step into the role of Lady Catherine de Bourg.
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According to Netflix, the
Euros Lyn-directed version will be a "faithful, classic adaptation" of the classic novel.
The series will be executive produced by Lyn, Emma Corin and
Dolly Alderton.
Laura Lankester,
Will Johnston,
Louise Mutter and
Lisa Osborne will also produce. A release date has not been revealed.
"Once in a generation, a group of people get to retell this wonderful story and I feel very lucky that I get to be a part of it," Alderton
said about the project. "Jane Austen's
Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for romantic comedy — it has been a joy to delve back into its pages to find both familiar and fresh ways of bringing this beloved book to life. The book is a gift to adapt — packed with drama and depth as well as comedy and charm. In it lies the opportunity to examine the complexities of love, family, friendship and society, while aspiring to Austen's delightfully observational voice. With Euros Lyn directing our stellar cast, I am so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count
Pride and Prejudice as their favorite book and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr. Darcy."
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Pride and Prejudice has been adapted many times in the past few decades. However, the 2005 film starring
Keira Knightley,
Matthew Macfadyen and
Carey Mulligan gained a cult following.
"I think she's one of the best roles in literature," Knightley
said about playing Elizabeth Bennet. "So, there's a huge pressure. It's terrifying because when you read
Pride and Prejudice, you feel like you own her. I know I did. Everybody has a very clear idea of who Elizabeth Bennett is. It's terrifying but a really exciting challenge."
