Daisy Edgar-Jones Will Star In The New Adaptation Of Sense And Sensibility
Austen fans unite: the author’s classic novel, Sense and Sensibility, is getting a new adaptation this year, and is set to star Daisy Edgar-Jones in the lead role. Directed by Georgia Oakley, it will retell the much-loved story that follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters on the big screen. The project is currently in development, and there’s no release date yet, but here’s all we know so far:
What is Sense and Sensibility about?
Austen’s first novel, Sense and Sensibility, was originally published anonymously (with the author byline “by a lady”) and, like her other works, has become one of English literature’s greatest classics. It’s not the first time the book has been adapted, with probably the most famous version being the one that stars Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet from the 90s. Edgar-Jones, who broke out with Normal People and Twisters, will play the central role of Elinor Dashwood, one of the novel’s main protagonists. The 1811 novel takes place across several years in the late 1700s, with the Dashwood sisters falling into destitution following the death of their father.
Two of the sisters represent “sense” and “sensibility”, and throughout the narrative, their contrasting styles are explored in their lives and loves. They discover that relationships aren’t easy, and the two women fall for different men: Edward Ferrars and John Willoughby. Both hope to marry into financial security to escape their difficult living conditions. As with many of Austen’s works, the novel tackles themes like what it means to be a woman, as well as love and self-discovery.
As with many of Austen’s works, the novel tackles themes like love and self-discovery.
What else do we know, and when does it release?
The new adaptation has been announced during the 250th anniversary year of Austen’s birth, and 214 years since the novel was first published. While the style and substance of the film have yet to be fully unveiled, Daisy Edgar-Jones posted an image of herself holding the novel on her Instagram. The roles of the other main characters have yet to be revealed, but will likely be in the coming months, so watch this space for further news.
