Netflix Starts Filming 'Pride and Prejudice' Series

Netflix has begun production in the UK on a six-part limited series adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice,' written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn. The cast includes Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet, Rufus Sewell, Freya Mavor, Jamie Demetriou, Daryl McCormack, Louis Partridge, and Fiona Shaw. Emma Corrin also serves as an executive producer. The series promises a faithful and classic retelling of the 1813 novel, with an emphasis on authentic costume and setting, aiming to appeal to both longtime fans and new viewers. The first official image featuring the Bennet women has been released to mark the start of filming. No release date has been announced yet.