Outlander's Caitriona Balfe joins star-studded cast for Sense and Sensibility adaptation
Outlander star Caitríona Balfe has unveiled her latest venture following her role in the Starz series as it comes to an end and her recent film, The Amateur, reports the Express.
On Instagram, she excitedly announced her involvement in the new Sense and Sensibility adaptation, based on Jane Austen's classic 1811 novel.
She shared a screenshot from the Deadline article about the casting news for Sense and Sensibility and expressed: "I am so thrilled to be joining this excellent cast for this exciting project.
"In the 250 year anniversary of Austen's birth, with the visionary Georgia Oakley at the helm, a new Sense and Sensibility for a new generation.
"So proud to be Mother to these amazing young women @focusfeatures @workingtitlefilms @daisyedgarjones #EsmeCreedMiles @george__mackay @_frank_dillane_ #FionaShaw @herbertnordrum #georgiaoakley."
At 45, the actress known for her portrayal of Claire Fraser will step into the shoes of Mrs Dashwood, mother to central characters Marianne and Elinor Dashwood, who will be played by Hanna's Esmé Creed-Miles and Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones, respectively.
The film's recent update introduced six fresh faces to its cast, including Frank Dillane of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as the nefarious John Willoughby, Fiona Shaw from Killing Eve as Mrs Jennings, George MacKay of 1917 as Edward Ferrars, Herbert Nordrum known for Promising Young Woman as Colonel Brandon, Bodhi Rae Breathnach debuting as the youngest Dashwood sibling Margaret, and naturally, Balfe herself.
Production on Sense and Sensibility has kicked off in the UK, with BAFTA Award nominee Georgia Oakley at the helm as director, while best-selling author Diana Reid is adapting the screenplay.
Balfe's Outlander co-stars were quick to shower her with congratulations in the comments section of the post.
Karen Pirie and Marsali Fraser from Outlander, played by Lauren Lyle, posted: "The QUEEEEEN! [sic]."
Sophie Skelton, who portrays Balfe's onscreen daughter Brianna MacKenzie in Outlander, penned: "Here she comes."
Tim Downie, known for his role as Governor Tryon, exclaimed: "This is fantastic!".
Sam Heughan, who stars as Jamie Fraser, commented: "Ooooh mr Pickering! ! [sic]."
This could potentially be a nod to illustrator Ferdinand Pickering, the first to illustrate Austen's novels.
Izzy Meikle-Small, who plays Rachel Hunter, and Caitlin O'Ryan, who portrays Lizzie Wemyss, also extended their congratulations.
The official Outlander Instagram account chimed in with a playful comment: "We know her! We know her! Congratulations @caitrionabalfe!".
This new film represents the latest cinematic adaptation of Austen's cherished classic, following Emma Thompson's Oscar-winning version back in 1995.
The BBC also produced a 2008 mini-series featuring Janet McTeer, Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, Dan Stevens, David Morrissey, and Dominic Cooper.
Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the Dashwood sisters as they strive to make sensible matches amidst financial hardship faced by their family.
Mrs Dashwood endeavours to guide her daughters through their altered circumstances, with Elinor and Marianne exhibiting contrasting attitudes towards love.
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