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Geek Tyrant
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Daisy Edgar-Jones Set to Star in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Remake — GeekTyrant
Daisy Edgar-Jones, known for her roles in Normal People , Where the Crawdads Sing , and Twisters , has signed on to star in a remake of the classic tale Sense and Sensibility , based on the novel by Jane Austen. Georgia Oakley ( Blue Jean ) will direct the new take with Diana Reid set to adapt the screenplay. Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films will produce alongside India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett. Originally published in 1811 with the byline 'By a Lady,' Sense and Sensibility was the first published novel by Austen, who later wrote such literary classics as Pride and Prejudice, Emma and Persuasion.' The story of Sense and Sensibility follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones) and Marianne Dashwood, who navigate love, loss and financial uncertainty as they are forced to leave their family estate in Sussex. The role of Marianne Dashwood hasn't been announced yet. Sense and Sensibility has been adapted for the screen a number of times over the years, most notably with director Ang Lee's 1995 film starring Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood and Kate Winslet as Marianne. via: Variety
The Guardian
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Daisy Edgar-Jones to lead new big screen take on Sense and Sensibility
Daisy Edgar-Jones is set to lead a new big screen adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The actor, who broke out in hit miniseries Normal People, is set to play Elinor in a movie based on the first novel from the author whose 250th birthday is being celebrated by a number of events this year. The 27-year-old teased the news on Instagram in a post of her holding the book. Production is set to begin next month. The film will be directed by Georgia Oakley, who received acclaim for her 80s-set drama Blue Jean which told the story of a lesbian teacher keeping her sexuality under wraps in Thatcher's England. It will also boast Working Title producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner who previously worked together on 2005's Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley and 2020's Emma with Anya Taylor-Joy. The story tells of the Dashwood sisters who are in need of financial security and seek it via potential suitors. It was previously turned into an Oscar-winning film in 1995 by Ang Lee with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet starring as well as a BBC series in 2008. The film joins an upcoming Netflix series based on Pride and Prejudice starring Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden and Olivia Colman. Since her role in the romantic drama series based on Sally Rooney's novel, Edgar-Jones has starred in dating thriller Fresh, blockbuster sequel Twisters, a hit adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing and 50s-set queer drama On Swift Horses. She will next be seen opposite Michelle Williams in workplace thriller A Place in Hell from Fair Play writer-director Chloe Dumont.
BBC News
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC announces season of breakthrough films on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
Fridays are movie night on BBC Two as BBC Film and the BFI announce a curated season of breakthrough films from exciting filmmakers. The season begins on Valentine's Day (14 February) with the tv premiere of Georgia Oakley's multi award-winning Blue Jean, a 1980s-set story of queer love, care and survival in the North East against the ominous backdrop of Section 28. British Film Premiere will present a brand new premiere every Friday night on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, with a special collection of features and brand new shorts also available on iPlayer. British Film Premiere celebrates filmmakers offering fresh perspectives on life in the UK and Ireland and BBC 6Music film critic, Rhianna Dhillon will introduce each film ahead of its screening on BBC Two. Eva Yates, Director of BBC Film said: 'The British Film Premiere season is once again spotlighting exciting filmmakers and films from the UK and beyond. It's a brilliant opportunity for our BBC audiences to enjoy many great stories, perspectives and performers they may not yet have discovered, but will be seeing much more of in the future.' Ben Luxford, Director of UK Audiences at the BFI, said: "We're really pleased to be partnering again with our friends at the BBC to bring this exciting season of original films to UK audiences. This is a varied and broad selection that celebrates the very best of new filmmaking talent, and we hope they're embraced fully as they air on BBC Two and on iPlayer in the year to come" British Film Premiere begins on 14 February with Georgia Oakley's BAFTA-nominated Blue Jean EH The six films in the British Film Premiere season were all supported by BBC Film and a number were also supported by the BFI as a financer, awarding National Lottery funding, and/or a Distributor theatrically releasing films in the UK. They are: Blue Jean Written and directed by Georgia Oakley (premiere: 14 February) Jean, a PE teacher is forced to live a double life. When a new student arrives and threatens to expose her, Jean is pushed to extreme lengths to keep her job and her integrity. Starring Rosy McEwen, Kerrie Hayes, Lucy Halliday, Lydia Page, Stacy Abalogun, Izzy Neish. Blue Jean won the People's Choice award at the Venice Film Festival, was nominated for a BAFTA and won four awards at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) including debut screenwriter for Georgia Oakley and Lead Performance for Rosy McEwen. Blue Jean was supported by BBC Film and the BFI God's Creatures Story by Shane Crowley and Fodhla Cronin-O'Reilly, screenplay by Shane Crowley, directed by Anna Rose Holmer and Saela Davis (premiere: 21 February) In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community in this tense, sweepingly emotional epic. Starring Emily Watson, Paul Mescal and Aisling Franciosi, God's Creatures premiered in the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes Film Festival. it was nominated for five BIFAs including Emily Watson for lead performance; Paul Mescal and Aisling Franciosi for supporting performance and Shane Crowley for debut screenwriter. God's Creatures was released theatrically in the UK by BFI Distribution Pretty Red Dress Written and directed by Dionne Edwards (premiere: 28 February) Travis has just been released from prison and it quickly becomes apparent that everything has changed while he's been gone. While girlfriend Candice is on the up and auditioning to star in a musical, teenage daughter Kenisha is struggling in school and her relationship with her mum is tense. When Travis buys Candice her dream dress for an audition, rather than smoothing over the family's problems, it ends up creating even more… As secrets and desires left unsaid threaten to spill out, Travis is forced to re-examine who he is and how he wants to be perceived in the world. Featuring a breakout performance from Natey Jones alongside newcomer Temilola Olatunbosun, and chart-topping singer and West End actor Alexandra Burke in her first film role, Pretty Red Dress was nominated for two BIFAs including Supporting Performance for Alexandra Burke and Breakthrough Producer for Georgia Goggin. Pretty Red Dress was supported by the BFI, BBC Film and the Sundance Institute, in association with Great Point Media and Magellanic Media. It was released theatrically in the UK by BFI Distribution Aisha Written and directed by Frank Berry (premiere: 7 March) Aisha charts the experiences of a young Nigerian woman as she seeks international protection in Ireland. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland's immigration system, Aisha Osagie (Letitia Wright) develops a friendship with former prisoner Conor Healy (Josh O'Connor) who she meets at one of the accommodation centres. Aisha and Conor's growing friendship soon looks to be short lived as Aisha's future in Ireland comes under threat. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and also screened at the BFI London Film Festival. Medusa Deluxe Written and directed by Thomas Hardiman (premiere: 14 March) The air is thick with hairspray, wicked gossip, and even murder in Thomas Hardiman's audacious and extravagant one-shot whodunnit, uniquely set amid a hairdressing contest. Starring Clare Perkins, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Kae Alexander, Harriet Webb, Darrell D'Silva, Luke Pasqualino and Heider Ali, Medusa Deluxe premiered at the Locarno Film Festival. Medusa Deluxe was supported by the BFI, BBC Film and Time Based Arts. Medusa Deluxe won one BIFA award and was nominated for two more, including Best Debut for Thomas Hardiman. Sweet Sue Written and directed by Leo Leigh (premiere: 21 March) Sue (O'Neil) is now back on the dating scene. She meets a mysterious biker called Ron (Pitts) at her brother's funeral and sparks fly. But when Ron introduces her to his social-media focused son Anthony (Trevaldwyn), Sue finds herself in an increasingly surreal battle of wills with this ambitious teenager who, despite showing no signs of talent, is convinced that his dance troupe 'Electric Destiny' is tipped for stardom. Starring Maggie O'Neill, Tony Pitts and Harry Trevaldwyn, Sweet Sue originally premiered at the Munich Film Festival. Short Films In addition to the feature film premieres, a number of short films will be made available for the first time on BBC iPlayer showcasing work from exciting new filmmakers being supported by BBC Film. The short films premiering in the season are: A Very Short Film About Longing – written and directed by Eimear McBride Bumped – written by Liv Little, directed by Mahaneela Honesty – written by Roxy Rezvany and Emily Renée, directed by Roxy Rezvany My Eyes Are Up Here – written by Arthur Meek and Aminder Virdee, directed by Nathan Morris Moon Under Water – written and directed by Grandmas Muna – written and directed by Warda Mohamed Original Skin – written by Eve Hedderwick Turner, directed by Mdhamiri a Nkemi Pray – written and directed by Caleb Azumah Nelson Such A Lovely Day– written and directed by Simon Woods BBC Two will also repeat some outstanding BBC Film and BFI supported British feature films on Sundays throughout the season, including Surge by Aneil Karia, Idris Elba's directorial debut Yardie, Fyzal Boulifa's Lynn + Lucy, Aleem Khan's BAFTA-winning After Love and Charlotte Wells' Oscar-nominated Aftersun.
