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Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
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- 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
RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Daisy Edgar-Jones to star in Sense and Sensibility
Daisy Edgar-Jones is to play Elinor Dashwood in a new film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. The 1811 book tells the story of Dashwood sisters Elinor and Marianne and their once-wealthy family following the death of their father. Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) will direct a script by author Diana Reid (Signs of Damage, Love & Virtue, Seeing Other People). No other casting details have been announced. Writing on her Instagram account, Australian author Reid said filming would begin in July. Entertainment trade publication The Hollywood Reporter says Focus Features and Working Title Films are behind "the fresh take", having previously made the 2020 adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma and the 2005 adaptation of Austen's Pride & Prejudice. "It is astonishing that they trusted me with this novel, which means so much to so many people," wrote author Reid. Emma Thompson previously played Elinor in director Ang Lee's 1995 film of Sense and Sensibility, with Thompson winning an Oscar for her screenplay.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Daisy Edgar-Jones starring in new Sense and Sensibility adaptation
Daisy Edgar-Jones has been cast in a new film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The 27-year-old actress will play one of the Dashwood sisters in the latest take on Austen's classic 18th century novel that is being directed by Georgia Oakley from a script penned by author Diana Reid. Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the impoverished Dashwood family and centres on the romantic experiences of sisters Elinor and Marianne as they and their widowed mother attempt to navigate life following the death of their father and husband respectively. Edgar-Jones will portray the character of Elinor. Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films are producing the picture together with India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett. Sense and Sensibility was previously adapted for the big screen in 1995, with the movie being directed by Ang Lee and starring Dame Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet as the Dashwood sisters. Daisy has starred in movies such as Twisters and On Swift Horses in recent times and explained that she wants every part that she plays to have "layers" within it. She told ELLE: "You want to find characters with agency. It's great that more and more stories are being made with women front and center. It's also an interesting thing, being a woman in your 20s, wanting to find characters who are not always ingenues. "I want every character I play to be complicated and deep and have layers to them, because that's what it is to be human. Like with Kate in Twisters, I know there was a big uproar that there wasn't a kiss at the end. But she went on a journey in that film that was bigger than a romantic journey." Daisy came to prominence with her role opposite Paul Mescal in the acclaimed TV drama Normal People in 2020 but admits that she is keen to discuss other projects now. She said: "It isn't that I'm bored of talking about it, because I am so proud of it, I want to find something that connects like that again. I still can't comprehend how widely it reached. Five years on, I'm older now, and I'm keen to talk about other things, too." Daisy has worked with actors like Jacob Elordi and Glen Powell so far during her Hollywood career but is concerned about having to perform with someone who has an "ego". The Where the Crawdads Sing star said: "I have worked with basically all of the internet's boyfriends. And I'm lucky that every actor has been incredibly supportive of me being the lead. I'm nervous for the point that it comes to working with someone who might not be so chill with it! Because there's so much ego that can exist in this industry."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sense and Sensibility Movie: Twisters Star to Lead New Jane Austen Adaptation
Focus Features and Working Title Films have teamed up for a brand new film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. Prior to this, the novel was famously adapted in 1995 by acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee, starring award-winning actors Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, and Hugh Grant. It currently holds a near-perfect Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 97%. Focus Features and Working Title Films have also announced that Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones has officially signed on for the leading role in the new Sense and Sensibility movie. Edgar-Jones was most recently seen in the disaster movie Twisters with Glen Powell and the period drama On Swift Horses with Jacob Elordi. The English actress first gained recognition for her breakout performance as Marianne in Hulu's Normal People series. Described as a fresh take on the Jane Austen classic, the upcoming adaptation will be directed by Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) from a screenplay written by bestselling author Diana Reid. The story follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters and their mother, who are forced to move out of their family estate following the death of their father. The project is produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films, alongside India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett. Besides the Sense and Sensibility movie, their are more Jane Austen adaptations on the way, including Netflix's upcoming series and modern remake of Austen's popular Pride and Prejudice novel. Prior to the upcoming projects, Austen's novel was famously adapted in 1995 with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen leading the film's cast as Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy, respectively. The post Sense and Sensibility Movie: Twisters Star to Lead New Jane Austen Adaptation appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Daisy Edgar-Jones starring in new Sense and Sensibility film
Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility remains one of the most well-loved novels of all time. The story follows the three Dashwood sisters and their widowed mother as they move from Sussex to Devon, with the two eldest experiencing love and heartbreak. Now, Daisy Edgar-Jones has been confirmed as the star of the new adaptation of the novel by Focus Features and Working Title Films. A new take on the Austen novel has been confirmed, with Edgar-Jones starring as Elinor Dashwood. Sharing the news today, Focus Features said: "Focus Features and Working Title Films are bringing audiences a fresh take on Jane Austen's classic Sense and Sensibility with Daisy Edgar-Jones starring. "The film is being directed by BAFTA Award nominee Georgia Oakley, whose recent debut won the People's Choice Award at the Venice Film Festival, from a script by bestselling author Diana Reid. "Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films will produce alongside India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett." Daisy Edgar-Jones will star as Elinor Dashwood in the new Sense and Sensibility film (Image: Doug Peters/PA Wire) Oakley achieved a BAFTA Award nomination for Outstanding Debut for her debut feature Blue Jean. She has also directed several successful short films, including Tribeca award nominee Little Bird, as well as the SXSW-nominated pilot for Bored. According to Screen Daily, production on the new adaptation begins next month in the UK. No other castings have been confirmed. A previous film based on the Sense and Sensibility novel was released in 1995 and starred Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson. Fans were sent into a frenzy after Edgar-Jones teased her role in the film prior to the announcement. The actress shared a picture on Instagram of her with the Sense and Sensibility book, with an emoji of two eyes. A post shared by Daisy Edgar-Jones (@daisyedgarjones) One commented: "You're playing Elinor?", to which the star replied with the same emoji. Another fan said: "Stop it right now, is this a hint?" A third said: "Daisy! Tell us what's going on!" "Omg I needed a good adaptation of this," added a fourth excited fan. Daisy Jessica Edgar-Jones is an English actress who began her career on TV, being a part of the cast of Cold Feet and War of the Worlds. It was her starring role in the BBC / Hulu romantic drama Normal People (2020) that gained her recognition, as she was nominated for a British Academy Television Award and a Golden Globe Award. Since then, she has starred in films such as horror-thriller Fresh, disaster film Twisters (2024), and romantic drama On Swift Horses (2024). Recommended reading: The 27-year-old was born in London, with her mum, Wendy, a former drama film editor. Her dad, Philip, is the director of Sky Arts and head of entertainment at Sky. Edgar-Jones attended The Mount School for Girls and Woodhouse College and was admitted to the National Youth Theatre.
