"A once-in-a-lifetime series": Olivia Colman's "perfect" Pride and Prejudice series is coming to Netflix soon

Jane Austen fans, we've got news. If you haven't already heard, a "once-in-a-lifetime" Netflix adaptation of her iconic novel, Pride and Prejudice, is coming our way - and we've just been given a release date. Written by Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love), Killing Eve star Fiona Shaw and The Diplomat's Rufus Sewell will star alongside Olivia Colman and Slow Horses star Jack Lowden in a series that couldn’t get more perfect if it tried.

Dolly has described Austen’s novel as "the blueprint for romantic comedy", calling it a joy to "find both familiar and fresh ways of bringing this beloved book to life". And with her unrivalled knack for capturing all the joy, pain and minutiae of love, we’ve got absolutely no doubt that it's is going to be a series to remember. See the first look images above and below, if you don't believe us!

Ahead of its arrival on our screens later this year, here’s everything you need to know about Netflix's upcoming Pride and Prejudice adaptation, including the cast, plot and release date.

Will Netflix’s Pride And Prejudice stay true to Jane Austen’s book?

For the most part, yes! According to Netflix, the six-part drama adaptation will "hew closely to the original text, reuniting existing fans with the timeless novel, while also introducing a new generation to Austen". The series will follow the five Bennet sisters who must navigate love, family, and society’s expectations to secure their futures.

While Jane falls for the charming Mr Bingley, Elizabeth clashes with his proud friend Mr Darcy - but unexpected encounters and family scandals force Elizabeth to reconsider her feelings and discover the true nature of love. As we mentioned, the new series will be written by Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love), who’s shared how grateful she feels to be involved in it.

She says: "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. 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.

"The book is a gift to adapt – packed with drama and depth as well as comedy and charm. In it lies the opportunity to examine the complexities of love, family, friendship and society, while aspiring to Austen’s delightfully observational voice. With Euros Lyn directing our stellar cast, I’m so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count Pride and Prejudice as their favourite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr Darcy."

The new series will see Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden star as the central couple Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, with Olivia Colman playing Mrs Bennet. "Playing Elizabeth Bennet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," says Emma.

"To be able to bring this iconic character to life, alongside Olivia and Jack, with Dolly’s phenomenal scripts, is truly the greatest honour. I can’t wait for a new generation to fall in love with this story all over again."

Who will star in Netflix’s Pride And Prejudice?

The cast of Pride And Prejudice includes:

• Emma Corrin (Nosferatu, Black Mirror) as Elizabeth Bennet
• Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Benediction) as Mr Darcy
• Olivia Colman (The Favourite, The Crown) as Mrs Bennet
• Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat, Scoop) will be Mr Bennet
• Freya Mavor (Industry, La Dame Dans L’Auto) as Jane Bennet
• Jamie Demetriou (Stath Lets Flats, Barbie) as Mr Collins
• Daryl McCormack (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery; Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) as Mr Bingley
• Louis Partridge (House of Guinness, Disclaimer) as Mr Wickham
• Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper, Cabaret) will be Lydia Bennet
• Siena Kelly (Black Mirror, Domino Day) will be Caroline Bingley
• Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) as Lady Catherine de Bourg
• Hopey Parish as Mary Bennet
• Hollie Avery as Kitty Bennet
• Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts, A Streetcar Named Desire) as Mrs Gardiner
• Sebastian Armesto (Gangs of London, A Small Light) will be Mr Gardiner
• Rosie Cavaliero (KAOS, Bookish) as Lady Lucas
• Saffron Coomber (Three Little Birds and Die Zweiflers) as Mrs Hurst
• James Dryden (Deadpool, Time Bandits) as Mr Hurst
• Justin Edwards (The Thick of It, The Franchise) as Sir William Lucas
• James Northcote (The Last Kingdom, Fool Me Once) as Colonel Forster
• Eloise Webb (The Queen's Gambit, Sanditon) will be Harriet Forster
• Isabella Sermon (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World: Dominion) as Georgiana Darcy
  

Is there a trailer for Netflix's Pride and Prejudice series?

While Netflix hasn't yet shared a full trailer for the series, there is a teaser, which you can watch below.

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How can I watch Netflix's Pride and Prejudice series?

Pride and Prejudice will premiere on Netflix on Thursday 3rd December.

What other Pride and Prejudice adaptations can I watch?

Good news – while we await the arrival of the Netflix series, there some other Pride and Prejudice adaptations you can watch right now. The award-winning 1995 BBC adaptation starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle is available to stream on BBC iPlayer, while the 2005 film starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen is currently streaming on Netflix.