Daisy Edgar-Jones Stars in New ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Trailer
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Focus Features has released the first trailer for a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility,” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor Dashwood. The film follows three sisters who are forced to leave their family estate with their widowed mother and move to a humble cottage, where they experience love and heartbreak. Director Georgia Oakley, whose debut feature “Blue Jean” earned BAFTA and British Independent Film Award nominations, is at the helm. The cast includes Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, George MacKay, and Fiona Shaw. The film is produced by Working Title Films, known for rom-coms and previous Austen adaptations. Focus Features will release “Sense and Sensibility” in the U.S. on Oct. 16.
What’s reported
Daisy Edgar-Jones plays Elinor Dashwood in the new adaptation.
The film is directed by Georgia Oakley, whose debut “Blue Jean” earned BAFTA and British Independent Film Award nominations.
The cast includes Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, George MacKay, and Fiona Shaw.
The film is produced by Working Title Films, which also produced 2005’s “Pride & Prejudice” and 2020’s “Emma.”
Focus Features will release the film in the U.S. on Oct. 16.
Key figures
Daisy Edgar-Jones (actress, plays Elinor Dashwood)
Georgia Oakley (director)
Esmé Creed-Miles (actress, plays Marianne Dashwood)
Caitríona Balfe (actress, plays Mrs. Dashwood)
Frank Dillane (actor, plays John Willoughby)
Herbert Nordrum (actor, plays Colonel Brandon)
Bodhi Rae Breathnach (actor, plays Margaret Dashwood)
George MacKay (actor, plays Edward Ferrars)
Fiona Shaw (actress, plays Mrs. Jennings)
Sources: Variety
