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.
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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- 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.
India Gazette
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- India Gazette
Daisy Edgar-Jones set to star in 'Sense and Sensibility' remake
ANI 26 Jun 2025, 19:09 GMT+10 Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): Daisy Edgar-Jones is set to star as Elinor Dashwood in a new remake of Jane Austen's classic novel 'Sense and Sensibility.' The film is in development at Focus Features, with Georgia Oakley directing and Diana Reid adapting the screenplay, Variety has confirmed. The production team includes Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films, India Flint of November Pictures, and Jo Wallett. Edgar-Jones also shared the news on her Instagram handle, posting a photograph of herself with the novel in hand. Published in 1811, 'Sense and Sensibility' was Austen's first novel and follows the story of sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty. The novel has been adapted for the screen several times, including a notable 1995 film starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. Focus Features has previously backed remakes of Austen's work, including the 2005 version of 'Pride and Prejudice' and 2020's 'Emma.' Meanwhile, the 27-year-old British actor has gained recognition for her roles in Hulu's 'Normal People,' 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' and 'Twisters.' (ANI)
Time of India
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- 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.
