Netflix unveils first look at new cast joining adaptation of 'best book ever written'
Netflix has officially confirmed the remaining cast for its limited series adaptation of the classic Jane Austen novel, Pride and Prejudice. Austen's works have been adapted many times for the small screen, including an adaptation for the BBC.
The series, promising to be a "faithful, classic adaptation of the novel", will see The Diplomat star Rufus Sewell as Mr Bennet, with Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet and Heartstopper alumnus Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet.
Rounding off the Bennet sisterhood are newcomers Hollie Avery and Hopey Parish in their debut roles of Kitty and Mary. Louis Partridge will take on Mr Wickham, with Stath Lets Flats star Jamie Demetriou as the pompous Mr Collins.
Last to join the cast is Killing Eve star Fiona Shaw as the fearsome Lady Catherine de Bourg, Daryl McCormack as Mr Bingley and Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley.
Pride and Prejudice, one of the most iconic novels of all time, is being adapted into a six-part limited series for the streamer.
Austen's beloved works have enraptured generations for hundreds of years and her most famous and widely-read novel, Pride and Prejudice has inspired countless writers and filmmakers.
Executive producer Dolly Alderton said: "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.
"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.
"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 favourite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr Darcy.'
Previously announced stars joining the cast are The Crown's Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman, and Slow Horses star Jack Lowden.
Also joining the cast are the following:
Anjana Vasan will be Mrs Gardiner
Sebastian Armesto will be Mr Gardiner
Rosie Cavaliero will be Lady Lucas
Saffron Coomber will be Mrs Hurst
James Dryden will be Mr Hurst
Justin Edwards will be Sir William Lucas
James Northcote will be Colonel Forster
Eloise Webb will be Harriet Forster
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