Considering the way many critics and die-hard Jane Austen fans had a myriad of issues with Netflix's adaptation of Persuasion (2022), we really didn't need another Pride and Prejudice in the sea of greats we already have. But I'm a simple woman: cast Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, and I've never been more seated. Also, considering this will be another series as opposed to a movie, there's plenty of space to actually adapt a large majority of the book and do right by it.
The cast is not only stacked with perfect faces in every role, but veteran actors who are going to be so promising sharing the screen that no matter how the story pans out, seeing them in the same space is going to be a gift in and of itself. Here’s where you’ve seen the cast of Pride and Prejudice before; and catch them on Prime Video, Disney+, and more!
Jack Lowden as Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
From Mary Queen of Scots (2018) to Slow Horses (2022) on Apple TV, Jack Lowden is well on his way toward becoming the internet's new boyfriend once his version of Mr. Darcy is on our screens. Lowden's range is so incredible and so profoundly promising that the actor is surely on his way to greatness. It helps that the projects he's often involved in are also well produced, giving him plenty of legroom to show off what he's capable of.
Having seen him in a number of properties now, I've never been more confident in the casting of a Darcy since Matthew Rhys in Death Comes to Pemberley (2013). Lowden is not only capable of delivering stoic agitation, but the necessary softness that viewers will need to believe in his transformation from an aristocrat to a man in love by the end.
One to watch: If you love crime dramas like Dept. Q (2025), check out Slow Horses for a grumpy lead (and also Lowden's character constantly keeps having the worst day ever).
Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet
Despite Mr. Darcy's popularity, it's actually the role of Elizabeth Bennet that's even harder to cast, and Netflix's Pride and Prejudice has nailed it with Emma Corrin. From the moment they stepped onto our screens as young Princess Diana in The Crown (2016), the amount of homework they'd done to fill the beloved princess's shoes was obvious. Corrin commanded every scene they were in with an impeccable range and understanding, proving that there's no role they can't take on.
As a complex character, Elizabeth is known to be tough to portray, but given Corrin's body of work in films like A Murder at the End of the World (2023) and The Crown, there's no doubt that their version of Elizabeth is about to become an easy fan-favorite. I came in for Lowden, but it's Corrin's casting that cemented we'd have something special on our hands.
One to watch: If you loved Kristen Stewart's performance as Princess Diana in Spencer (2021), check out The Crown for another solid adaptation.
Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet
For the longest time, I've had one-sided (complimentary) beef with Rufus Sewell because he's often playing unlikable characters who are hard to root for. But the softness and warmth in Mr. Bennet make him one of the most important characters in Pride and Prejudice, and it's both exciting and refreshing to see how Sewell can bring him to life and finally give us a character we can fully root for.
Ultimately, having seen him in roles like The Holiday (2006) and more recently, The Diplomat (2023), Sewell's range as an actor is promising to give us a different perspective of Mr. Bennet. The late Donald Sutherland has left impossible shoes to fill, but we can be confident that Sewell will bring something totally different to layer the character in his own memorable way.
One to watch: If you want a complex love story like The Holiday where Sewell's character actions can surprise you, check out Tristan & Isolde (2006).
Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet
It is a known fact that any version of Mrs. Bennet will drive us off the wall in Pride and Prejudice, but she's often brought to life by such legends that it makes being annoyed with her more fun. That said, casting Olivia Colman and reuniting her with Corrin after The Crown is literally genius. Watching the two of them go head-to-head again in a completely different tone is going to make this adaptation a sure blast.
Colman is among the most versatile actresses we get to see on our screens now, and how she makes every role utterly unique and inimitably memorable is a gift that only she's capable of mastering as distinctly. From The Favourite (2018) to the recently hilarious The Roses (2025), Colman is sure to bring a levity to Mrs. Bennet in a way that's going to make her exceptionally memorable in this version.
One to watch: If you want to watch her play the sweet mom before diving into Pride and Prejudice, check out Heartstopper (2022).
Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Lady Catherine de Bourgh is such an intimidating character in the book that the casting in this role always matters as much as Elizabeth's parents do. Therefore, casting Fiona Shaw already has me terrified as someone who remembers her from Harry Potter. She brought plenty of range to Petunia Dursley, and she's even recently done such an excellent job in Bad Sisters (2022) that it'll be even more compelling to see the layers she adds to a character we don't see often but know plenty about.
Part of Lady Catherine's appeal as a character is this realization of how she exists in the shadows. How she's present throughout the story, even when we don't see her, so it'll be riveting to see how Shaw's essence will bring the character together in those moments, too. A+ casting, if you ask me.
One to watch: If you loved her complexes in Bad Sisters, watch Andor (2022) to see Fiona Shaw in one of the most memorable scenes in Star Wars history.
Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet
Freya Mavor isn't an actress who's been in a number of mainstream properties, but interestingly, as Jane Bennet, there's a lot we can hope for with the reminder that Rosamund Pike was also relatively new in Pride and Prejudice (2005). So, yes, before she became the star we now associate with remarkable range and quality content that's almost always rich with nuance, she was newer.
The role of Jane is hugely significant, and the love story with Bingley is perfect for viewers who love softer romances, so it's going to be exciting to see what Freya Mavor brings to life. Given her work in Industry (2020), we can be confident in the fact that Jane is in exceptionally good hands.
One to watch: If you love Succession (2018), watch Industry for similar rich people vibes.
Daryl McCormack as Charles Bingley
Daryl McCormack might not have a stacked IMDb profile, but he's already shared the screen with a number of greats, so the decision to cast him as Mr. Bingley is already promising. From Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022), Bad Sisters, and even more recently, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), McCormack has plenty of incredible productions to look back on once everyone starts to obsess over Bingley's softness.
Thus far, McCormack has done an incredible job of ensuring that each role he's in differs from what he's done before, showing that he's fully capable of understanding his character to a T. Bingley often takes a backseat to Darcy with the amount of screen time, but I have a feeling we'll get something pretty memorable in this adaptation.
One to watch: If you liked Wake Up Dead Man, but want to see McCormack play a character who's less sinister and more complex, then watch Bad Sisters for its mystery and romance.
Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham
The wildest part of Louis Patridge's casting is that he's so much younger than Darcy that it might be odd to see him as Wickham. Still, Patridge has done plenty in the last few years to showcase that he's pretty capable of embodying a wide range of characters from movies like Enola Holmes (2020) to TV series like House of Guinness (2025).
The baby face might fool us for a beat, but he's capable of bringing depth and even adding layers to Wickham that are thus far only present in Death Comes to Pemberley. He's an easy target as a character to dislike, but with a limited series approach, the series might add more complexities that can be riveting. Rhea Norwood, who'll be playing Lydia, doesn't have much to her filmography outside of Heartstopper, but knowing what she's capable of there, it'll be riveting to see them side by side.
One to watch: If you're excited for the new Young Sherlock (2026) series, check out Enola Holmes for a different side to the detective's family.
Jasmine Blackborow as Charlotte Lucas
Before we had the quintessential '90s rom-com best friend, we had Charlotte Lucas, knocking sense into Lizzie Bennet and also reminding us that twenty-seven is apparently ancient. Ultimately, the character's importance is crucial in the story, and Austen is often a writer who admires female friendships as much as she does romantic relationships, so it's great to see that the role has gone to an actress with plenty of range.
Blackborow has been in a few properties, like briefly appearing in Shadow and Bone (2021), Marie Antoinette (2022), and The Gentlemen (2024). Giving us complex women with plenty of layers, even during her brief screentime, I have full confidence in the fact that she may be our best and most memorable Charlotte Lucas yet.
One to watch: If you love the complex family dynamics in House of Guinness, check out The Gentlemen.
Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins
One of the best parts of Pride and Prejudice (2005) is the comedic relief that Tom Hollander brings to Mr. Collins, so it's essentially perfect that the Netflix version also cast a comedy actor to bring the laughs and lighthearted approach. Jamie Demetriou has a ton to his name as an actor and writer, including films like The Roses with Colman and Apple TV's The Afterparty (2022).
Bringing comedy into a role like Mr. Collins is exactly what makes the character mean something in a space that would otherwise come across as creepy, so the fact that we could potentially have something light in this version is promising. I'm already thinking of what his equivalent of the "boiled potatoes" line will be.
One to watch: If you love whodunnit comedies like Only Murders in the Building (2021), check out The Afterparty.
