Everything We Know About Netflix’s New ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Series So Far
The misty moors will be back on the screen — the small screen this time — in a new version of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Headed to Netflix this fall, the series stars a cast of some familiar and some young up and comers, with some well known creative names attached.
For everything we know about the Netflix adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, read on.
When will Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice come out?
The show will arrive Dec. 3 on Netflix.
How many episodes are in Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice?
There will be six episodes in the TV adaptation.
Who is in the cast of the Pride & Prejudice show coming to Netflix?
Along with the release date news, Netflix unveiled first-look photos of the cast in character.
Emma Corrin will portray Elizabeth Bennet, played by Keira Knightly in the 2005 film directed by Joe Wright. Jack Lowden will step into the shoes Matthew MacFadyen left behind as Mr. Darcy. Olivia Coleman will portray Mrs. Bennet, previously played by Brenda Blethyn.
Rufus Sewell will portray Mr. Bennet, played by Donald Sutherland in the 2005 film. Freya Mavor (Industry) will portray Jane Bennet, and Heartstopper alum Rhea Norwood will play Lydia. Newcomers Hollie Avery and Hopey Parish will play Kitty and Mary, respectively, in their debut roles.
Louis Partridge will play Mr. Wickham, and Jamie Demetriou (Stath Lets Flats) will play Mr. Collins, previously portrayed by Tom Hollander known for his iconic line about boiled potatoes. Fiona Shaw, who will also appear in the upcoming Focus Features rendition of Sense & Sensibility (2026), as Lady Catherine de Bourg. Daryl McCormack will portray Mr. Bingley, love interest of Jane, and Siena Kelly (Black Mirror) will play his sister Caroline Bingley.
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Liz Kingsman will portray Anna De Bourgh, Deadline first reported, and we also broke the news of Jasmine Blackborow’s casting as Charlotte Lucas.
Who else is behind Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice series?
Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love and Good Material, wrote the series, and Euros Lyn (Heartstopper) is directing. Lookout Point is the production house, with Lyn, Corrin, Laura Lankester, Will Johnston and Louise Mutter the exec producers. Lisa Osborne produces.
Is there a trailer for Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice?
A teaser trailer was released in February. The full trailer came out at the end of October.
What is Pride & Prejudice about?
Based on Jane Austen’s second novel, the story centers Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters under pressure to marry well or risk losing their charmed lives. Out in society, Elizabeth meets prickly Mr. Darcy, and their love story unfolds alongside her older sister Jane’s with one Mr. Bingley.
L-r: Tom Hollander and Keira Knightley in ‘Pride & Prejudice’ (2005) Focus Features/Courtesy of Everett
Who else was in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice?
Rosamund Pike played Jane Bennet, Jena Malone played Lydia Bennet and Carey Mulligan played Kitty Bennet in Joe Wright’s film, which was adapted by Deborah Moggach and Emma Thompson.
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Claudie Blakley portrayed Charlotte Lucas, Simon Woods played Mr. Bingley, Kelly Reilly played Caroline Bingley and Rupert Friend played Mr. Wickham.
