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Metro
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans 'genuinely confused' as period drama reboot makes baffling change
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Mr Wickham is classic literature's most dastardly character – but fans are worried Netflix's Pride and Prejudice reboot has already made a big mistake. The highly-anticipated six episode adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel is helmed by Everything I Know About Love's Dolly Alderton. The period drama remake stars Emma Corrin as our literary heroine Elizabeth Bennett opposite Jack Lowden's broody Mr Darcy as well as Oliva Colman as the ever-worried Mrs Bennett. The stacked cast doesn't end there with stars like Jamie Demetriou, Fiona Shaw and Rufus Sewell also making up the ensemble cast. As Netflix dropped their first look of the series – which features the Bennett sisters with their vibrant mother in period-typical clothing – they also announced Enola Holmes star Louis Partridge as the villainous Mr Wickham. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. For those unversed in the plot of Pride and Prejudice (brace yourself for 200-year-old spoilers) Wickham was Darcy's agemate and was adopted into his home growing up. After Darcy's father died, however, he unveiled himself as a scammer who preys on young girls, not least Darcy's own teenage sister Georgiana and, as we uncover in the book, Lizzie's young and flighty sister Lydia Bennett. Both Darcy and Wickham are understood to be in their late 20s, with the actors portraying them in various adaptations aged from their mid 20s to mid 30s over the years. For example, in the 1995 BBC adaptation, Wickham is played by a 37-year-old Adrian Lukis, although this was different in the 2005 version in which he was played by a 24-year-old Rupert Friend. All this to say, at only 22, Partridge is youngest (and certainly the youngest-looking) star to play the novel's villain yet especially in contrast to Lowden who is 35-years-old. What's more, Heartstopper's Rhea Norwood who will play 15-year-old Lydia is older then Partridge at 24 which has never happened in a major adaptation before. Given Wickham's nefarious nature as a groomer who takes advantage of vulnerable young girls is a central part of his character and the plot, many fans are concerned that this will be lost in the surprise casting. Mr Darcy In the novel: 28 1995 version: 35 (Colin Firth) 2005 version: 31 (Matthew Macfadyen) Netflix version: 35 (Jack Lowden) Mr Wickham In the novel: around 28 1995 version: 37 (Adrian Lukis) 2005 version: 24 (Rupert Friend) Netflix version: 22 (Louis Partridge) Lydia Bennett In the novel: 15 1995 version: 27 (Julia Sawalha) 2005 version: 21 (Jena Malone) Netflix version: 24 (Rhea Norwood) As put by X user splendour1999 who wrote: 'ok but seriously how does this make any sense. Jack Lowden is 35. how does Wickham and Darcy's backstory make any sense now. 'And Wickham looking/being so young undermines ya know, him taking advantage of 15 year old Lydia.' 'Genuinely confused because the obvious evilness of Wickham is that he clearly grooms Georgiana and Lydia using his older age as a way to 'charm' them… and now he's closer in age to them than Mr. Darcy?' Taylisaprint echoed. 'The point in the end was Mr Wickham was a predator. He's supposed to be played by a grown man to emphasis him running off with her underage sister,' dojasbin agreed. 'Wickham is meant to be predatory before being a scammer in the story. That is a key part of his character and how he takes advantage of lydia's youth and naivete, removing that flips the dynamic entirely,' doedamseI added. Many made it clear while they love Partridge as an actor, he is just not the right fit for this – especially contrasted to the age of the rest of the cast. 'I'm not happy with the Wickham casting. this is no shade to louis at all but it should be someone older than 25,' knjoonlight shared. More Trending Nevertheless, Alderton has shared her excitement at showing the world her take on the timeless love story as filming begins. '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.' View More » There is currently no release date for Netflix's Pride and Prejudice limited series. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Nostalgic film sequel breaks records on Netflix with 46,700,000 views MORE: 'Best crime thriller of 2025' confirms season 2 on Netflix after 26,100,000 views MORE: Peaky Blinders legend confirms he's not in Netflix film after fan rumours spiralled
Leader Live
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Emma Corrin in first-look at Netflix's Pride And Prejudice as full cast revealed
In the Jane Austen novel, Elizabeth and her four sisters face pressure to marry rich as their father's property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. A first-look at the production shows the five Bennet sisters in Georgian-era clothing standing in a field alongside their mother. It was previously announced that Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman would be playing Elizabeth's mother, Mrs Bennet, with Slow Horses star Jack Lowden starring as the protagonist's love interest, Mr Darcy. We know you've been yearning for a sneak peek. Pride & Prejudice is officially in production. Here's a first look featuring Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery as the Bennet women. — Netflix (@netflix) July 29, 2025 Netflix has announced that Industry star Freya Mavor will play Jane Bennet, with Heartstopper actress Rhea Norwood starring as Lydia Bennet and newcomers Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery playing Mary and Kitty Bennet respectively. Also joining the cast ensemble is Scoop actor Rufus Sewell as Mr Bennet and comedian and actor Jamie Demetriou as Mr Collins, a clergyman and distant cousin of Mr Bennet's. Other cast members include Irish actress Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Disclaimer star Louis Partridge as Mr Wickham, Domino Day's Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley, Irish actor Daryl McCormack as Mr Bingley, Black Mirror's Anjana Vasan as Mrs Gardiner and Marie Antoinette actor Sebastian Armesto as Mr Gardiner. The six-part series will be a classic adaptation of Austen's novel, written and executive produced by Everything I Know About Love author Dolly Alderton. There have been many adaptations of Austen's classic across the years including the 2005 film, starring Keira Knightley, which marks its 20th anniversary this autumn. In 2024, the shirt worn by Colin Firth when he strode across fields dripping wet after a swim in the lake during the BBC TV adaptation in 1995 sold for £20,000 at a charity auction. Among the other adaptations is comedy horror film Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, starring Lily James and Matt Smith, which is based on Seth Grahame-Smith's book of the same name.
South Wales Argus
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Netflix shares first look of Pride and Prejudice cast
The new series will be 'a faithful adaptation' of Jane Austen's novel of the same title which was published back in 1813. While the likes of Olivia Colman, Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden have already been announced as cast members, now viewers can see the rest of the cast list. We know you've been yearning for a sneak peek. Pride & Prejudice is officially in production. Here's a first look featuring Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery as the Bennet women. — Netflix (@netflix) July 29, 2025 Variety said: "The six-part limited series promises a faithful adaptation of Austen's immortal 1813 novel from 'Heartstopper' director Euros Lyn and screenwriter Dolly Alderton." Pride and Prejudice cast list Here are the other cast members, according to Variety: Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins Daryl McCormack as Mr. Bingley Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourg Hopey Parish as Mary Bennet Hollie Avery as Kitty Bennet Anjana Vasan Sebastian Armesto Rosie Cavaliero Saffron Coomber James Dryden Justin Edwards James Northcote Eloise Webb Isabella Sermon Netflix shares first look of Bennet women in new Pride and Prejudice series The new series will consist of six episodes and the first look was a picture shared by Netflix to X of 'Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery as the Bennet women.' The streamer said: 'We know you've been yearning for a sneak peek. Pride & Prejudice is officially in production. Recommended reading: 'Here's a first look featuring Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery as the Bennet women.' Viewers have already shared their thoughts on the cast with one saying: "oh the caaaast". Another said: "Can't wait for this amazing show". Someone else called the series a "must see".
BreakingNews.ie
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Emma Corrin in first-look at Netflix's Pride And Prejudice as full cast revealed
The Crown star Emma Corrin can be seen embodying Elizabeth Bennet in a first-look image for Netflix's adaptation of Pride And Prejudice. In the Jane Austen novel, Elizabeth and her four sisters face pressure to marry rich as their father's property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. Advertisement A first-look at the production shows the five Bennet sisters in Georgian-era clothing standing in a field alongside their mother. It was previously announced that Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman would be playing Elizabeth's mother, Mrs Bennet, with Slow Horses star Jack Lowden starring as the protagonist's love interest, Mr Darcy. Netflix has announced that Industry star Freya Mavor will play Jane Bennet, with Heartstopper actress Rhea Norwood starring as Lydia Bennet and newcomers Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery playing Mary and Kitty Bennet respectively. Also joining the cast ensemble is Scoop actor Rufus Sewell as Mr Bennet and comedian and actor Jamie Demetriou as Mr Collins, a clergyman and distant cousin of Mr Bennet's. Advertisement Other cast members include Irish actress Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Disclaimer star Louis Partridge as Mr Wickham, Domino Day's Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley, Irish actor Daryl McCormack as Mr Bingley, Black Mirror's Anjana Vasan as Mrs Gardiner and Marie Antoinette actor Sebastian Armesto as Mr Gardiner. The six-part series will be a classic adaptation of Austen's novel, written and executive produced by Everything I Know About Love author Dolly Alderton. There have been many adaptations of Austen's classic across the years including the 2005 film, starring Keira Knightley, which marks its 20th anniversary this autumn. In 2024, the shirt worn by Colin Firth when he strode across fields dripping wet after a swim in the lake during the BBC TV adaptation in 1995 sold for £20,000 at a charity auction. Advertisement Among the other adaptations is comedy horror film Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, starring Lily James and Matt Smith, which is based on Seth Grahame-Smith's book of the same name.
Geek Girl Authority
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
We Ardently Admire This First Look at Netflix's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Limited Series
Highlights Netflix unveiled a first-look photo of the cast of their Pride and Prejudice adaptation. Pride and Prejudice Said first look pulls back the curtain on Mrs. Bennet and her daughters. Production for the six-part limited series is currently underway in the UK. Pride and Prejudice This first look at Netflix's adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice has bewitched us, body and soul. Okay, I know that bit is exclusive to the 2005 film, but it's a damn good Mr. Darcy line. The streamer shared a photo of the Bennet matriarch and sisters as production is finally underway on the six-part limited series. In the image, we see Mrs. Bennet walking through a field with her daughters Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, Lydia and Kitty. RELATED: Everything Coming to Netflix in August 2025 About the Series Here's a logline for the adaptation per Netflix: ' Pride and Prejudice, one of the most iconic novels of all time, is coming to Netflix as an all-new 6-part limited series. The series will be a faithful, classic adaptation of the novel, written by Dolly Alderton ( Everything I Know About Love ) and directed by Euros Lyn ( Heartstopper ).' The Cast Pride and Prejudice stars Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet, Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet, Hopey Parish as Mary Bennet, Hollie Avery as Kitty Bennet, Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack as Mr. Bingley, Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham, Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley and Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh. RELATED: Book Review: Jane Austen: Visual Encyclopedia Rounding out the cast are Anjana Vasan as Mrs. Gardiner, Sebastian Armesto as Mr. Gardiner, Rosie Cavaliero as Lady Lucas, Saffron Coomber as Mrs. Hurst, James Dryden as Mr. Hurst, Justin Edwards as Sir William Lucas, James Northcote as Colonel Forster, Eloise Webb as Harriet Forster and Isabella Sermon as Georgiana Darcy. As of writing, Pride and Prejudice doesn't have a release date, but Netflix teases that it's 'coming soon.' For now, take a closer look at the Bennets in all their glory below: Pride and Prejudice — (L-R) Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Oliva Colman, Hopey Parish, Hollie Avery — Photo credit: Ludovic Robert/Netflix On Location: The Watershed Grill on Netflix's VIRGIN RIVER Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
