Netflix’s "Pride and Prejudice" Series Adds Emma Corrin, Olivia Colman to Cast

Netflix‘s “Pride and Prejudice” series has found its Elizabeth Bennet and Mrs. Bennet in Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman.

They join “Slow Horses” star Jack Lowden, who has been cast as Mr. Darcy.

The six-part limited series will be an adaptation of Jane Austen’s iconic novel penned by “Everything I Know About Love” author Dolly Alderton and directed by “Heartstopper’s” Euros Lyn. It will go into production in the U.K. this year.

“Dolly will bring to life Jane Austen’s iconic story for audiences that cherish it whilst inspiring a new generation to fall in love with Austen for the first time,” a press release reads.

“The Crown” star Emma Corrin will make her debut as an executive producer on the project alongside Alderton and Lyn, as well as Laura Lankester, Will Johnston, and Louise Mutter for Lookout Point. Lisa Osborne serves as a producer.

“Playing Elizabeth Bennet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Corrin said in a statement. “To be able to bring this iconic character to life, alongside Olivia and Jack, with Dolly’s phenomenal scripts, is truly the greatest honor. I can’t wait for a new generation to fall in love with this story all over again.”

Alderton added: “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. With Euros Lyn directing our stellar cast, I am so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count ‘Pride and Prejudice ‘as their favorite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr Darcy.”