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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Woke Netflix bosses AXE iconic moment from Pride & Prejudice remake for ridiculous reason
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MR Darcy's wet top will be packed away for a Pride and Prejudice remake to avoid objectifying men. A dripping Colin Firth emerging from a lake got fans drooling in 1995. 2 Netflix's Pride and Prejudice remake will not feature a wet Mr Darcy - played here by Colin Firth Credit: BBC 2 The decision to axe the iconic scene is the latest woke nonsense The Sun's Wokeipedia campaign has identified But woke Netflix bosses have ruled there will be no repeat when actor Jack Lowden plays Mr Darcy in its forthcoming version of Jane Austen's classic novel. Non-binary Emma Corrin has been cast as the heroine Elizabeth Bennet in the drama, potentially dropping later this year. A TV insider said many fans would be disappointed as the famous BBC scene 'got millions of women hot under the collar'. They added: 'It is also credited for sparking subsequent moments of male objectification on screen — like Aidan Turner's famous topless scything scene in Poldark. 'But Netflix execs have made it clear they don't want a repeat.' A sodden Mr Darcy topped a 2013 poll of favourite TV scenes but it did not feature in Austen's 1813 novel. Last year the shirt which was worn in the scene went up for auction and was sold for £20,000. Netflix was approached for comment. Emma Corrin in fresh career boost as non-binary star is set to play iconic role in new Netflix show Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Woke Netflix bosses AXE iconic moment from Pride & Prejudice remake for ridiculous reason
MR Darcy's wet top will be packed away for a Pride and Prejudice remake to avoid objectifying men. A dripping 2 Netflix's Pride and Prejudice remake will not feature a wet Mr Darcy - played here by Colin Firth Credit: BBC 2 The decision to axe the iconic scene is the latest woke nonsense The Sun's Wokeipedia campaign has identified But woke Netflix bosses have ruled there will be no repeat when actor Jack Lowden plays Mr Darcy in its Non-binary A TV insider said many fans would be disappointed as the famous BBC scene 'got millions of women hot under the collar'. They added: 'It is also credited for sparking subsequent moments of male objectification on screen — like read more on netflix 'But Netflix execs have made it clear they don't want a repeat.' A sodden Mr Darcy topped a 2013 poll of favourite TV scenes but it did not feature in Austen's 1813 novel. Last year the shirt which was worn in the scene went up for auction and was sold for £20,000. Netflix was approached for comment. Most read in News TV Emma Corrin in fresh career boost as non-binary star is set to play iconic role in new Netflix show Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
