The arrival of Netflix’s latest period drama suggests a bold reimagining of Regency romance that might just dethrone the 1995 classic. Netflix has officially pulled back the curtain on the full ensemble for its upcoming miniseries adaptation of Pride & Prejudice (2026). While the project was first teased in April 2025 with the announcement of its leading trio, the expanded cast list confirms that this production will be a powerhouse of British acting talent for this year.

The central figures of the story comprise a mix of Academy Award winners and the most sought-after rising stars in the industry.

Emma Corrin (Elizabeth Bennet): Known for their Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Princess Diana in The Crown, Corrin brings a proven track record in high-stakes period dramas. They also recently starred in the adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover.

Jack Lowden (Mr. Darcy): Lowden takes on the brooding hero after gaining immense acclaim in the spy thriller Slow Horses. His previous credits include Dunkirk, The Gold, and Mary Queen of Scots.

Olivia Colman (Mrs. Bennet): An Oscar winner for The Favourite, Colman transitions from playing Queen Anne to the frantic, marriage-obsessed matriarch of the Bennet household. Her career spans from cult comedies like Peep Show to intense dramas like The Father.

Rufus Sewell (Mr. Bennet): Sewell, recently praised for his transformation into Prince Andrew in Scoop, plays the cynical yet affectionate father. He is a veteran of the genre, having appeared in Middlemarch, A Knight’s Tale, and The Diplomat.

Freya Mavor (Jane Bennet): After a breakout role in Skins, Mavor earned critical nods for her work in the finance drama Industry. She steps into the role of the eldest, most beautiful Bennet sister.

Daryl McCormack (Mr. Bingley): The Irish actor, famous for Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, and Bad Sisters, plays the wealthy and genial Charles Bingley. He also appeared in Peaky Blinders and the blockbuster Twisters.

Fiona Shaw (Lady Catherine de Bourgh): A titan of stage and screen, Shaw is best known to global audiences as Aunt Petunia in Harry Potter and Carolyn Martens in Killing Eve. She plays Darcy’s formidable and judgmental aunt.

Jamie Demetriou (Mr. Collins): The creator and star of the BAFTA-winning Stath Lets Flats brings his unique comedic timing to the role of the sycophantic cousin.

This version is penned by Dolly Alderton, the celebrated author of Everything I Know About Love, ensuring a fresh perspective on the 1813 masterpiece. The production faces the daunting task of following in the footsteps of the legendary 1995 BBC series and the visually stunning 2005 film.

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The depth of the cast is further strengthened by a group of actors who have frequently appeared in some of the most prestigious literary adaptations of the last decade.

Louis Partridge (Mr. Wickham): Partridge rose to fame as Lord Tewkesbury in Netflix’s Enola Holmes films.

Rhea Norwood (Lydia Bennet): A rising star from the hit series Heartstopper, Norwood also recently graced the West End stage in Cabaret.

Siena Kelly (Caroline Bingley): Kelly earned a BAFTA nomination for Adult Material and appeared in the Black Mirror episode Bête Noire.

Anjana Vasan (Mrs. Gardiner): Known for her lead role in We Are Lady Parts, Vasan plays Elizabeth’s sensible aunt.

Sebastian Armesto (Mr. Gardiner): Armesto is a veteran of period pieces and gritty dramas like Toast of London.

Isabella Sermon (Georgiana Darcy): Known for her role as Maisie Lockwood in the Jurassic World franchise, Sermon plays the shy and talented younger sister of Mr. Darcy.

Justin Edwards (Sir William Lucas): A comedy staple from The Thick of It, Edwards plays the affable neighbor of the Bennets.

Rosie Cavaliero (Lady Lucas): Recently seen in the Netflix series KAOS, Cavaliero portrays the gossiping friend of Mrs. Bennet.

Saffron Coomber (Mrs. Hurst) & James Dryden (Mr. Hurst): Coomber, from Three Little Birds play the Bingley siblings' extended family.

James Northcote (Colonel Forster) & Eloise Webb (Harriet Forster): Northcote, a regular in The Last Kingdom, and Webb, known for The Queen’s Gambit, play the military couple essential to the Lydia Bennet subplot.

With filming already sparking significant interest across the United Kingdom, the show is expected to release in autumn 2026. As the Bennet sisters prepare to navigate the treacherous waters of the marriage market once more, fans are eager to see if this iteration can deliver a Darcy to rival the icons of the past.

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