First Look at Netflix’s Upcoming Pride & Prejudice Miniseries

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A common understanding exists: The arrival of a fresh adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” warrants a joyous occasion.

Particularly, it was fortunate for fans to catch a sneak peek of the forthcoming Netflix mini-series adaptation of the 1813 novel by Jane Austen, given that filming has officially started.

In the first glimpses of the upcoming series, Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman, portraying Elizabeth Bennet and Mrs. Bennet, are captured strolling through verdant landscapes while elegantly dressed in period clothing from the Regency era.

The pair find themselves encircled by the rest of the Bennett sisters: Freya Mavor playing Jane, Hopey Parish portraying Mary, Rhea Norwood as Lydia, and Hollie Avery taking on the role of Kitty.

Missing from the first look was Jack Lowden, who is set to take on the iconic role of Mr. Darcy.

In this newest rendition of the beloved Regency novel, we have Rufus Sewell stepping into the role of Mr. Bennet, Louis Partridge portraying Mr. Wickham, Fiona Shaw taking on Lady Catherine de Bourg, Daryl McCormack as Mr. Bingley, and Jamie Demetriou cast as Mr. Collins.

Beyond playing the main character Elizabeth, Emma, aged 29, will additionally assume the role of executive producer for the upcoming series. Notably, this production is scheduled to be helmed by director Eros Lyn, who has previously worked on shows like “Heartstopper” and “Doctor Who”, and penned by acclaimed British author Dolly Alderton.

Emma expressed her excitement when she said, “Being given the chance to portray Elizabeth Bennet is a unique experience I’ll cherish forever.” She continued, “Working alongside Olivia and Jack, guided by Dolly’s exceptional scripts, feels like an immense privilege. I can hardly wait for a fresh audience to rediscover this story and fall in love with it once more.

Dolly felt equally proud to contribute to the adaptation, expressing to Netflix, “Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is the foundation for romantic comedies—it was a pleasure to revisit its pages in search of both familiar and innovative ways to breathe new life into this cherished novel.

Although a release date hasn’t been announced yet, this limited series consists of six captivating episodes and is set to provide an accurate portrayal of the cherished Jane Austen novel.

This new adaptation is just one of many interpretations of the book “Pride and Prejudice,” which has been previously adapted multiple times, most notably as a BBC miniseries featuring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth in 1995, and as a movie with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen in 2005.

While eagerly anticipating the debut of “Pride and Prejudice” on Netflix, here are some other book adaptations you can enjoy immediately!

The miniseries titled “Lessons in Chemistry,” inspired by Bonnie Garmus’ 2022 debut novel of the same name, garnered a total of 10 Emmy nominations in 2024. These include nods for stars such as Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, and Millicent Shelton. The Apple TV+ series, nominated for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, and the book share a similar narrative. They both depict Elizabeth Zott (Larson), a chemist, as she journeys through heartache, encounters misogyny, and eventually rises to fame as a cooking show host in 1960s Southern California.

Following its debut in 2024, “Shōgun” marked the first Japanese-language series to receive a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Drama Series, accumulating a total of 25 nominations at the 2024 Emmys. The FX production is an adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 novel with the same title, which delved into significant events and key figures from Japan during the late 1600s as the Edo period commenced. Prior to the 2024 series, the book had been adapted into a 1980 miniseries, a stage musical, a board game, and video games.

Ever since its debut in 2019, “The Morning Show” has maintained its status as a dominant force in streaming platforms, largely due to exceptional acting from its cast members such as Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup. They’ve all garnered Emmy nominations throughout the Apple TV+ series, with Crudup even winning for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020. The show is adapted from Brian Stelter’s 2013 non-fiction book “Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV,” providing viewers an exclusive peek into the world of morning television, and it has accumulated a total of 27 nominations to date.

In the role of Tom Ripley, as portrayed by Andrew Scott, I found myself immersed in a captivating adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 psychological thriller, “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Set in the vibrant 1960s, this gripping miniseries introduced me to a grifter named Tom, who was tasked by a wealthy shipping magnate to convince his son, Dickie (Johnny Flynn), to abandon his jet-setting lifestyle in Europe and return to America. The series, which also features the talented Dakota Fanning, premiered on Netflix in 2024 and racked up an impressive 13 Emmy nominations that same year, including nods for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, as well as recognition for Andrew Scott (Outstanding Lead Actor) and Dakota Fanning (Outstanding Supporting Actress).

2019 saw the release of the critically acclaimed novel “Red, White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston, which found popularity in 2023 as an Amazon Prime movie. This film told the captivating tale of love between a fictional character portrayed by Taylor Zakhar Perez, the son of the U.S. president, and Nicholas Galitzine, the Prince of England. The movie garnered a 2024 Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Television Movie.

In Ryan Murphy’s anthology series titled “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” set to air in 2024, the narrative unfolds around celebrated author Truman Capote (portrayed by Tom Hollander). This story revolves around how Capote damaged his relationships with his New York City socialite friends, often referred to as “The Swans,” due to his depiction of them in a thinly veiled manner in an article published in 1975’s Esquire magazine. The television show on FX is based on Laurence Leamer’s 2021 book titled “Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era.” This star-studded production features the likes of Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, and the late Treat Williams. In 2024, this season received a total of 10 Emmy nominations, including acting nominations for Hollander, Watts, Williams, and Lane.

According to the 2008 novel with the same title by Thomas Mallon, the 2023 TV series “Fellow Travelers” follows the story of Hawkins Fuller (portrayed by Matt Bomer) and Timothy Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey), as they journey through a tumultuous relationship that unfolds from the 1950s to the 1980s. Both actors, Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, were nominated for Emmy awards in 2024 for their performances in the Showtime miniseries. Bomer was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, while Bailey received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

Netflix’s adaptation of Julia Quinn’s romance book series “Bridgerton,” released towards the end of 2020, became a significant cultural hit. The reason? An ethnically diverse cast, an impressive soundtrack, and some passionate love scenes made it impossible for streaming service subscribers to resist the series. Furthermore, “Bridgerton” garnered critical acclaim, securing a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series at the 2021 Emmys.

This drama brimming with grand battles and tragic love stories is inspired by the widely acclaimed book series penned by George R.R Martin. Although these novels have already gained immense popularity on their own, the television adaptation has attracted fans from every corner of the globe, many of whom aren’t even dedicated followers of the original work. Throughout its eight seasons, this HBO production garnered an impressive 58 Emmy Awards, making it the most award-winning drama in history. Despite debates over the contentious finale, which deviated from Martin’s plans to present a unique conclusion, the show is destined to be remembered as one of the most celebrated productions ever made.

HBO’s TV series based on Liane Moriarty’s hit novel attracted top-tier actors to television. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz, and Laura Dern, these five women play characters ensnared in a murder investigation. As captivating as the book, the first season received eight Primetime Emmy Awards, and even Meryl Streep joined for a crucial role in the second season, which Moriarty helped develop, although there was no more source material to draw from. Though not quite as universally acclaimed as the first, season two still garnered nominations for Meryl Streep and Laura Dern for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

The “Three-Body Problem” television series, which takes place in the U.K. and China, earned six Emmy nominations for 2024, including one for Outstanding Drama Series. This Netflix production tells the story of a team of scientists grappling with an alien enigma and impending cosmic danger. The show is adapted from Liu Cixin’s book series “Remembrance of Earth’s Past,” which began in 2006 with the publication of “The Three-Body Problem.” Following this, Cixin released “The Dark Forest” in 2008 and “Death’s End” in 2010.

The British spy series “Slow Horses,” which initially aired on Apple TV+ in 2022, truly made its mark in 2024, earning nine Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. Notably, stars like Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden were recognized with acting nominations for their roles. This gripping show is adapted from Mick Herron’s “Slough House” book series, where the first novel, “Slow Horses,” was published in 2010. As of now, there are eight books in this series, with the latest one titled “Bad Actors” being released in 2023.

The series “Palm Royale,” which made its debut on Apple TV+, received three Emmy nominations for 2024 in the categories of Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (for Kristen Wiig), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (for Carol Burnett). Despite being adapted from the 2018 book “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel, the show on Apple TV+ strays significantly from its original storyline. The series is set in the late ’60s and focuses on Kristen Wiig’s character, Maxine Simmons, a former beauty pageant queen who aspires to join Florida’s Palm Beach high society. In contrast, the novel portrays Maxine being banished from Palm Springs to Scottsdale, Ariz., following a drunken outburst at Thanksgiving after her husband announces he is leaving her for his secretary.

Lily Gladstone received a notable nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie at the 2024 Emmys for her role in Hulu’s miniseries titled “Under The Bridge,” which is adapted from Rebecca Godfrey’s 2005 true crime book of the same name. This series follows the tragic story of Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl who was murdered by eight of her peers in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, in 1997.

In 2024, the miniseries titled “The Sympathizer” is a historical black comedy, derived from Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name published in 2015. The HBO production unfolds during the waning days of the Vietnam War, focusing on a Vietnamese spy that escapes to a U.S. refugee camp and faces challenges as he secretly continues to serve the Viet Cong. The show garnered recognition at the 2024 Emmys with Robert Downey Jr.’s performance earning an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award, as he portrayed five distinct roles within the series.

Debuting on Hulu in 2017, this television adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel from 1985 is set in the totalitarian state of Gilead, which emerges following a second American Civil War. However, the series has moved beyond its original source material as it progresses, chronicling the story of June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss), the main character who is a subjugated handmaid, and her struggle for freedom. It has garnered several Emmys, including the award for Outstanding Drama Series in its first season.

This groundbreaking mini-series was initially based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” written by Alex Haley in 1976. A year later, the series, featuring LeVar Burton, debuted on ABC and had a profound cultural impact, earning nine Emmys and a Peabody Award. Moreover, it attracted massive ratings, with its finale setting a record as the second-most-watched U.S. TV series finale in history. In 2016, another adaptation titled “Roots” was released, starring Malachi Kirby and Anika Noni Rose.

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This contemporary adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective series, produced in the UK and featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, garnered significant acclaim not just within its native country but also globally, capturing audiences as far away as the U.S. The drama was rewarded with the prestigious title of Best Television Film at the 2016 Emmys.

This thrilling series, set in the realm of historical fiction, penned by author Diana Gabaldon, revolves around themes like time travel, uprising, and a love triangle. In this captivating saga, actress Caitriona Balfe portrays a character who journeys through time and finds herself entangled in a romance with a rebellious Scottish highlander, Sam Heughan, despite being wed in her original era.

In reference to Jean Hanff Korelitz’s 2014 novel “You Should Have Known”, the series “The Undoing” brings Nicole Kidman back as a central figure, embroiled in a murder enigma. Grace Fraser, portrayed by Kidman, experiences her life being flipped on its head when her husband Jonathan (played by Hugh Grant) becomes implicated in the murder of Elena Alves (Matilda De Angelis).

Despite mixed feelings about the final episode, there was universal agreement that Nicole Kidman’s costumes were top-notch throughout the series.

This crime drama, starring Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan (a blood spatter analyst by day and night-time serial killer), was initially inspired by the novels of author Jeff Lindsay. Over its eight seasons on Showtime, the series built up a dedicated fanbase, along with 23 Emmy nominations. However, the series finale didn’t quite hit the mark, to put it mildly.

In the year 2021, the innovative minds behind the project decided to give another try at concluding Dexter’s tale in a special, limited series called “Dexter: New Blood“.

The critically acclaimed Netflix production, “Orange is the New Black,” stemmed from the memoir of the same name by author Piper Kerman. It quickly gained popularity among audiences due to its blend of sharp wit and emotional narratives, as well as its compelling female characters such as Suzanne (Uzo Aduba), Sophia (Laverne Cox), Pennsatucky (Taryn Manning) and the cherished Poussey Washington (Samira Wiley). After seven successful seasons, fans said goodbye to Litchfield Penitentiary in 2019.

Prior to the arrival of Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler), portraying this sports drama on TV screens and touching viewers’ hearts, it was first presented as a film featuring Billy Bob Thornton in the same role. However, in 2006, H.G. Bissinger’s non-fiction book “Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream” found its way onto TV screens, converting even those who weren’t football fans into believers. The series also featured Connie Britton, Minka Kelly, Scott Porter, Michael B. Jordan, and everyone’s beloved troublemaker, Taylor Kitsch as Tim Riggins. Let’s all say it together now, “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts…

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that in 2021, the captivating collaboration between Nicole Kidman and David E. Kelley brought Liane Moriarty’s 2018 novel, “Nine Perfect Strangers,” to life on Hulu. This intriguing series followed Masha Dmitrichenko, played by Kidman, a wellness retreat visionary, as she embarked on a transformative journey with nine individuals, each bringing their unique baggage – Frances (Melissa McCarthy), Lars (Luke Evans), Tony (Bobby Cannavale), Carmel (Regina Hall), Napoleon (Michael Shannon), Jessica (Samara Weaving), Ben (Melvin Gregg), Heather (Asher Keddie), and Zoe (Grace Van Patten).

This television show, penned by author Cecily von Ziegesar from the Upper East Side, was known for embodying the clandestine worlds of young, wealthy New York City aristocracy. Regardless if you identified more with Blair (Leighton Meester) or Serena (Blake Lively), it’s hard to deny that the stylish ensemble left you green-eyed during its six seasons on The CW.

The popular book series penned by author Sara Shepard became an addictive binge-watch for viewers everywhere, boasting a fashionable group consisting of Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Ashley Benson, and Troian Bellisario. This dynamic team never failed to leave fans on the brink of excitement throughout its seven-season run on Freeform. As the conclusion approached, PLL attempted to resolve all the questions that its numerous followers had been pondering. Whether the resolutions met with approval from viewers, however, remains to be seen.

As a devoted follower, I’m thrilled to share that SyFy drama “The Magicians” offers a captivating peek into the magical realm of Brakebills University, a place straight out of Lev Grossman’s acclaimed book series. My character experiences the usual college struggles – love triangles, drug issues, and all – but with an unusual twist: mastering the art of wielding magic. If that wasn’t complex enough, throughout the five seasons, our tasks have escalated, often requiring us to save the multiverse or even magic itself (nothing too demanding, right?). However, amidst all the high stakes, one constant remains – the promise of a phenomenal musical episode.

The attractive ensemble, featuring stars like Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Kat Graham, and Ian Somerhalder, significantly boosted the appeal of this supernatural TV show on The CW. Fans who loved L.J. Smith’s book series were thrilled to witness their beloved characters brought to life in this captivating drama, which aired its final episode in 2017 after eight seasons.

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