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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daisy Edgar-Jones To Topline Adaptation Of Jane Austen's ‘Sense And Sensibility' For Focus Features & Working Title
Daisy Edgar-Jones is set to headline a new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Sense and Sensibility for Focus Features and Working Title Films, the companies announced on Wednesday. The project returns Focus and Working Title to Austen's body of work, following their collaboration on an Academy Award-winning 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice and a 2020 adaptation of Emma. More from Deadline Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls' Sets Maya da Costa & Myra Molloy At Focus Features Universal International Studios & Working Title Win Bidding War For 'Little Hands,' Partial Manuscript By Celia Walden, With Eye Toward Series Adaptation BBC & Working Title Developing 'A Passage To India' TV Series BAFTA nominee Georgia Oakley will direct 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. Originally published anonymously with the byline reading 'By A Lady,' Austen's Sense and Sensibility follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones) and Marianne Dashwood, opposites in their emotional approach, as they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th century England. Austen's 1811 debut novel established her as a literary force and remains a cornerstone of English literature. Best known on the film side for roles in films like Twisters and Where the Crawdads Sing, Edgar-Jones was BAFTA and Golden Globe-nominated for her lead role opposite Paul Mescal in Hulu's Normal People, also garnering a Golden Globe nomination for her work on Under the Banner of Heaven. Oakley is coming off her debut feature, Blue Jean, which earned her a BAFTA Award nomination for Outstanding Debut, as well as the People's Choice Award at the Venice Film Festival. Screen Daily was first to the news of the new project. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sense and Sensibility-based film to star Daisy Edgar-Jones
Sense and Sensibility has been the subject of multiple films, including an eponymous 1995 feature, starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, and Hugh Grant, and 2000's Kandukondain Kandukondain, starring Aishwarya Rai, Tabu, Mammootty, and Ajith Kumar. The upcoming project starring Edgar-Jones is set to offer a fresh iteration of the classic novel from the 18th century. Edgar-Jones was last seen in On Swift Horses, also starring Will Poulter and Jacob Elordi. Her upcoming projects also include filmmaker Chloe Domont's thriller A Place in Hell, co-starring Michelle Williams and Andrew Scott. On the other hand, Oakley's most popular work is her critically acclaimed directorial debut Blue Jean, starring Rosy McEwen, Kerrie Hayes, and Lydia Page, among others.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Daisy Edgar-Jones cast as Elinor Dashwood in new adaptation of sense and sensibility
Elinor Dashwood is Daisy Edgar-Jones! According to a release, the actress's next project will be another book-to-screen adaptation, this time playing the lead in a brand-new movie adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. According to a synopsis, "The timeless exploration of restraint and passion follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones, 27) and Marianne Dashwood, opposites in their emotional approach, as they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th-century England." In a selfie she posted on Instagram to announce her casting, Edgar-Jones held up a damaged copy of Austen's first book. The release goes on, "Celebrated for its wit, deep social insights, and enduring cultural relevance, the novel launched the bright career of one of history's greatest authors." First published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility has been adapted for the big screen several times over the years, especially in a 1995 Ang Lee film. Hugh Grant played Edward Ferrars, Alan Rickman played Colonel Brandon, and Kate Winslet played Marianne. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Emma Thompson played Elinor in that version. (Thompson would go on to reprise his role in Love Actually (2003) alongside Grant and the late Rickman.) Edgar-Jones, on the other hand, is well-known for her parts in movies like Twisters (2024) and Fresh (2022), as well as a number of television shows and motion pictures that were adapted from novels, including On Swift Horses (2024), Where the Crawdads Sing (2022), Under the Banner of Heaven (2022), and Normal People (2020), in which she played a breakthrough role. While acknowledging that Crawdads did not receive rave reviews, the actress stated in an interview with Elle in March that "It's been the thing that most people come up to say they loved." "For some people, it's their favorite film. How amazing is that? And I had the best time, and I think it's a great film," she continued. "Art is so subjective, and you can't control how people respond. You can only do something with goodwill and to learn something from it yourself." Fans are excited about Edgar-Jones' latest role, as shown by the numerous comments left on her Instagram post announcing the news, which she captioned with the 'simple eye' emoji. Sense and Sensibility, which is directed by Georgia Oakley and produced by Focus Features and Working Title Films, does not yet have a release date or additional casting information.
North Wales Chronicle
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Daisy Edgar-Jones starring in new Sense and Sensibility film
Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility remains one of the most well-loved novels of all time. 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). Recommended reading: 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.
South Wales Guardian
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Daisy Edgar-Jones starring in new Sense and Sensibility film
Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility remains one of the most well-loved novels of all time. 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). Recommended reading: 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.
