Netflix has unveiled the first look at the upcoming Pride & Prejudice adaptation. On Tuesday July 29, the streaming site shared a photo of the Bennet women walking through a field in the countryside, including Emma Corrin as Elizabeth and Olivia Coleman as matriarch, Mrs. Bennet.
"We know you've been yearning for a sneak peek. Pride & Prejudice is officially in production," the caption reads.
"Here's a first look featuring Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery as the Bennet women."
Written by bestselling author Dolly Alderton and directed by Heartsopper's Euros Lyn, the six-part series will bring the Jane Austen classic to life.
As we wait patiently for it to air, read on for everything you need to know including the full cast list, a potential release date and latest news.
Pride & Prejudice Netflix release date
An official release date for the new Pride & Prejudice series hasn't been confirmed yet, but now that filming has officially begun, it's likely we could see the series on our screens in early 2026.
We'll update you right here once we know more.
Pride & Prejudice Netflix cast
The cast list is stacked for Pride & Prejudice.
Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden lead the cast as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
As well as the first look, Netflix also revealed an impressive list of new cast members, including The Diplomat's Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Stath Lets Flats star Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack (Bad Sisters) as Mr. Bingley, Heartstopper actress Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley (Domino Day), Enola Holmes star Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham, and Fiona Shaw, who many will recognize from Killing Eve, as Lady Catherine de Bourg.
Below is a full cast list:
- Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet
- Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy
- Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet
- Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet
- Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet
- Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins
- Daryl McCormack as Mr. Bingley
- Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet
- Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley
- Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham
- Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine
- Anjana Vasan as Mrs. Gardiner
- Sebastian Armesto as Mr. Gardiner
- Rosie Cavaliero as Lady Lucas
- Saffron Coomber as Mrs. Hurst
- James Dryden as Mr. Hurst
- Justin Edwards as Sir William Lucas.
What to expect from Pride & Prejudice
Alderton and Lyn’s series will keep to the original text, reuniting existing fans with the timeless 1813 novel, while also introducing a new generation to Austen's work.
In a statement, Alderton said: "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 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."
On playing Elizabeth Bennet, Corrin gushed: "Playing Elizabeth Bennet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 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."
Pride and Prejudice is coming soon to Netflix.
