Daisy Edgar-Jones is stepping into the world of Jane Austen.
The Normal People star has been cast in a brand-new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, bringing the classic to life.
With a fresh take on the timeless tale of love, heartbreak and sisterhood, this latest version is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated period dramas.
The 27-year-old took to Instagram on June 25th to share the news, snapping a selfie holding the novel.
What is Sense and Sensibility about?
Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen’s first novel and was first adapted in 1995 with Emma Thompson starring as Elinor, Kate Winslet as Marianne, Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars and Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon.
The romance is all about heartbreak, scandals and sisterhood as the story follows Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two sisters who are left to deal with the grief of their father’s death.
With no fortune to inherit, they must rely on their wits (and love interests) to survive.
When love, betrayal and some surprising twists come into the picture, the sisters are pushed to grow in ways they had never expected.
Who is in the cast of Sense and Sensibility?
At the moment, Daisy Edgar-Jones is the only confirmed cast member for the upcoming adaptation and is set to play Elinor Dashwood.
The film is directed by Georgia Oakley, known for her debut film Blue Jean, and the screenplay is written by Australian author Diana Reid, who famously wrote Love & Virtue and Seeing Other People.
“I wrote a film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility and it’s shooting next month, directed by Georgia Oakley and starring @daisyedgarjones,” she shared via Instagram.
“It is astonishing that they trusted me with this novel, which means so much to so many people. I’m still pinching myself and cannot wait to see this film come to life with such an exceptional team! 🤩”
The adaptation is being produced by Focus Features and Working Title Films, the same production companies behind Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Emma (2020).
Filming is anticipated to begin in the coming months, so keep an eye out on this page for further details on the cast and the release date.
