A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's 1811 novel, directed by Georgia Oakley, is scheduled for a U.S. theatrical release on October 16.
Key facts
- •The film is directed by Georgia Oakley.
- •Daisy Edgar-Jones leads the cast as Elinor Dashwood.
- •The U.S. theatrical release is scheduled for October 16.
- •Caitríona Balfe plays the mother of the Dashwood sisters.
- •Fiona Shaw, who plays Mrs. Jennings, previously appeared in the 1995 adaptation of Persuasion.
A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's 1811 novel Sense and Sensibility is set to arrive in U.S. theaters on October 16. Directed by Georgia Oakley, the movie follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters—Elinor and Marianne—following the death of their father and their subsequent relocation from the family estate.
The Dashwood Family and Love Interests
Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as the heroine Elinor Dashwood, while Esmé Creed-Miles plays her younger sister, Marianne. Caitríona Balfe portrays their mother, Mrs. Dashwood, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach plays the youngest sister, Margaret. George MacKay takes on the role of Edward Ferrars, Elinor’s love interest. Marianne’s romantic interests are played by Frank Dillane, who appears as John Willoughby, and Herbert Nordrum, who portrays Colonel Brandon.
Supporting Cast
Fiona Shaw joins the cast as Mrs. Jennings, a wealthy widow and matchmaker. Shaw’s previous work includes roles in the Harry Potter film franchise and the television series Killing Eve, as well as an appearance in the 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion.
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