Henry Golding Joins Netflix's "Persuasion"

The "Crazy Rich Asians" star Henry Golding will star opposite Dakota Johnson in Netflix’s adaptation of the Jane Austen novel “Persuasion.”

Golding, who rose to stardom with his role as the heartthrob Nick Young in “Crazy Rich Asians” and later on starred in the romantic comedies “A Simple Favor” and “Last Christmas”, surprisingly has not been cast as the love interest and instead is set to play Mr. Elliot, the cousin of Johnson’s character.

Netflix has not announced the actor who will play Frederick Wentworth.

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The movie will be helmed by Carrie Cracknell in her feature directorial debut from a screenplay adapted by Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow.

Described as a “modern, witty approach”, “Persuasion” tells the story of Anne Elliot (Johnson), a 27-years-old unmarried, headstrong woman living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, She reconnects with Frederick Wentworth, a man she was once persuaded to reject, she faces a second chance at love.

“Persuasion” was the last novel written by Austen, the author of literary classics such as “Sense and Sensibility” “Pride and Prejudice”, and “Emma”, prior to her death in 1817.

The novel has been adapted for the screen numerous times, including the 2007 TV movie starring Sally Hawkins.

Furthermore, a separate production of “Persuasion”, starring Sarah Snook, is currently in development at Searchlight Pictures. It is directed by Mahalia Belo and written by Jessica Swale.

Golding will also be seen in Paramount’s G.I. Joe spinoff "Snake Eyes" in the title role, set for release on July 23.

He is also set to have the lead voiceover in Paramount Animation’s upcoming movie "The Tiger’s Apprentice".