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Netflix Unveils Fresh Pride and Prejudice Adaptation for 2026

2/26/2026

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Netflix will premiere a Pride and Prejudice adaptation in fall 2026, starring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy.
Director Euros Lyn helms the series, with Olivia Colman and Rufus Sewell among the cast.
The teaser highlights visuals such as Elizabeth on a rooftop and Darcy arriving on horseback.
Dolly Alderton, writer, writes the adaptation to honor Austen while offering fresh perspectives, per Netflix's Mona Qureshi.

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Netflix will premiere a Pride and Prejudice adaptation in fall 2026, starring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy.
Director Euros Lyn helms the series, with Olivia Colman and Rufus Sewell among the cast.
The teaser highlights visuals such as Elizabeth on a rooftop and Darcy arriving on horseback.
Dolly Alderton, writer, writes the adaptation to honor Austen while offering fresh perspectives, per Netflix's Mona Qureshi.