Meet The Star Studded Cast Of Dolly Alderton's Pride And Prejudice
Yep, that's right. Jane Austen's notorious love story is getting a millennial spin. Dolly is producing the show alongside director Euros Lyn, who was the brains behind teen romance Heartstopper, with production for the show officially underway. And this couldn't be more timely. The book celebrates the 250th anniversary of the author's birthday, and its popularity is only increasing among a new generation of Austen fans.
In a first glimpse of the show, Netflix has revealed a photograph and also the supporting cast members. '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,' Alderton said in a statement. '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.'
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Emma Corrin attends the "Black Mirror: Hotel Reverie" Season Seven Special Screening at the BFI Southbank on April 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by)
Emma Corrin, who recently appeared on our screens in Nosferatu, takes on the role of Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist and second daughter of the Bennet family. She gets swept off her feet by Mr Darcy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Jack Lowden attends the press night after party for "The Fifth Step" at @sohoplace on May 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by)
Jack Lowden is a Scottish Actor who you will probably recognise from Slow Horses. He takes on the role of the brooding Mr Darcy, the eligible but difficult bachelor.
Olivia Colman at the Stella McCartney Fall RTW 2025 fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 5, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)
Acting royalty Olivia Colman is no stranger to the big screen, having appeared in Doctor Who, Skins, Rev and The Favourite. She takes on the role of Mrs Bennet, the mother of the family who is immensely preoccupied with getting her daughters married off.
SESTRI LEVANTE, ITALY - MAY 06: Rufus Sewell attends the Opening Ceremony red carpet during the Riviera International Film Festival on May 06, 2025 in Sestri Levante, Italy. (Photo by)
Rufus Sewell will star as the much-loved Mr Bennet. He is well known for his roles in The Diplomat, and Scoop.
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 15: Freya Mavor poses during the "Dalloway" photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 15, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by)
Scottish actress Freya Mavor plays the eldest Bennet sister. She is best known for her roles as Mini McGuinness in the E4 teen drama Skins
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Rhea Norwood attends the press night after party for "Barcelona" at The Crypt, St Martin-in-the-Fields, on October 30, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/)
Rhea Norwood, who will be instantly recognisable to fans of Heartstopper, plays Lydia Bennet, the youngest and wildest daughter who is her mother's favourite.
Hopey Paris stars as Mary Bennet, the third and middle child of Mr and Mrs Bennet. Hopey is relatively new on the acting scene, in the graduating class of Manchester School of Theatre.
Like Hopey Paris, Hollie Avery will be making her on-screen debut in the role of Kitty Bennet, the fourth daughter of the family.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Jamie Demetriou attends the London photocall for "Back In Action" at Cheval Three Quays on January 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/WireImage)
English comedian, actor and screenwriter Jamie Demetriou plays Mr Collins, a clergyman who will inherit Longbourn after Mr. Bennet's death. He is known for his role as Bus Rodent in Fleabag and for creating, co-writing, and starring in Stath Lets Flats.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Daryl McCormack attends as a guest of Emirates, Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon on July 11, 2025 in Wimbledon, England. (Photo byfor Emirates)
Irish star Daryl McCormack plays Mr Bingley, the love interest of Jane Bennet, and the foil to Mr. Darcy. He is known for his roles in Bad Sisters, Peaky Blinders and the film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Siena Kelly attends the BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2025 at The Brewery on April 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)
Kelly won aclaims for her role in Adult Material and Black Mirror season seven episode Bête Noire. She plays Mr Bingley's snobbish sister Caroline.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Louis Partridge attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Louis Partridge plays Mr Wickham, a soldier who at first charms Elizabeth and later seduces Lydia. Although he had minor roles in them, you might recognise Louis from the films Pan and Paddington 2.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: Fiona Shaw attends the "Echo Valley" European Premiere at the BFI Southbank on June 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Lady Catherine de Bourgh is the fearsome widow of Sir Lewis de Bourgh as well as the mother of Miss Anne de Bourgh. Shaw is perhaps best known for playing Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter film series, Marnie Stonebrook in True Blood, and Carolyn Martens in Killing Eve.
An official release date hasn't been confirmed yet, although we already can't wait for the show to hit our screens. Production is well underway, so we can expect a release date in late 2025 or early 2026. What better way to cure the winter blues?
Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.
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