Daisy Edgar-Jones starring in new Sense and Sensibility film
The story follows the three Dashwood sisters and their widowed mother as they move from Sussex to Devon, with the two eldest experiencing love and heartbreak.
Now, Daisy Edgar-Jones has been confirmed as the star of the new adaptation of the novel by Focus Features and Working Title Films.
A new take on the Austen novel has been confirmed, with Edgar-Jones starring as Elinor Dashwood.
Sharing the news today, Focus Features said: "Focus Features and Working Title Films are bringing audiences a fresh take on Jane Austen's classic Sense and Sensibility with Daisy Edgar-Jones starring.
"The film is being directed by BAFTA Award nominee Georgia Oakley, whose recent debut won the People's Choice Award at the Venice Film Festival, from a script by bestselling author Diana Reid.
"Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films will produce alongside India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett."
Daisy Edgar-Jones will star as Elinor Dashwood in the new Sense and Sensibility film (Image: Doug Peters/PA Wire) Oakley achieved a BAFTA Award nomination for Outstanding Debut for her debut feature Blue Jean.
She has also directed several successful short films, including Tribeca award nominee Little Bird, as well as the SXSW-nominated pilot for Bored.
According to Screen Daily, production on the new adaptation begins next month in the UK.
No other castings have been confirmed.
A previous film based on the Sense and Sensibility novel was released in 1995 and starred Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson.
Fans were sent into a frenzy after Edgar-Jones teased her role in the film prior to the announcement.
The actress shared a picture on Instagram of her with the Sense and Sensibility book, with an emoji of two eyes.
A post shared by Daisy Edgar-Jones (@daisyedgarjones)
One commented: "You're playing Elinor?", to which the star replied with the same emoji.
Another fan said: "Stop it right now, is this a hint?"
A third said: "Daisy! Tell us what's going on!"
"Omg I needed a good adaptation of this," added a fourth excited fan.
Daisy Jessica Edgar-Jones is an English actress who began her career on TV, being a part of the cast of Cold Feet and War of the Worlds.
It was her starring role in the BBC / Hulu romantic drama Normal People (2020) that gained her recognition, as she was nominated for a British Academy Television Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Since then, she has starred in films such as horror-thriller Fresh, disaster film Twisters (2024), and romantic drama On Swift Horses (2024).
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The 27-year-old was born in London, with her mum, Wendy, a former drama film editor.
Her dad, Philip, is the director of Sky Arts and head of entertainment at Sky.
Edgar-Jones attended The Mount School for Girls and Woodhouse College and was admitted to the National Youth Theatre.
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