Netflix has announced the cast for its upcoming six-episode adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set to premiere in fall 2026. The series features Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, promising a faithful retelling of the classic novel. Screenwriter Dolly Alderton and director Euros Lyn aim to bring the story to life for both longtime fans and new audiences.
Jane Austen's enduring novel Pride and Prejudice, often hailed as the blueprint for romantic comedy, is receiving a new adaptation on Netflix. The six-part limited series will offer a classic and faithful interpretation of the story, set against the backdrop of Regency-era England. Netflix described the project as joining a 'yearn-aissance' of regency drama, designed to inspire a new generation while honoring the cherished tale.
The cast includes Emma Corrin in the role of the witty Elizabeth Bennet, alongside Jack Lowden as the brooding Mr. Darcy. Olivia Colman portrays the anxious Mrs. Bennet, with Rufus Sewell as the more reserved Mr. Bennet. Other key roles are filled by Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou as the obsequious Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack as the amiable Mr. Bingley, Louis Partridge as the charming yet deceitful Mr. Wickham, Rhea Norwood as the impulsive Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly as the snobbish Caroline Bingley, Fiona Shaw as the imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Hopey Parish as Mary Bennet, and Hollie Avery as Kitty Bennet.
Dolly Alderton, the bestselling author and screenwriter, expressed her enthusiasm: "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." She highlighted the excitement of reintroducing the hilarious and complicated characters under the direction of Euros Lyn. No specific production timeline beyond the fall 2026 release has been detailed, but the announcement underscores Netflix's commitment to high-profile literary adaptations.
