Pride & Prejudice (2005) FAN Blog

Here's a new further casting update of  Simon Woods ' upcoming feature film directorial debut The Worst , a dark comedy which he also wrote. This film is currently in-production and it stars his former Pride & Prejudice co-star  Keira Knightley . And now, with this recent casting news update, looks like  Tom Hollander  along with Sam Claflin , Anna Maxwell Martin , and more has been added to the already fabulous ensemble cast. Unfortunately, Jamie Dornan , who was previously announced has left the production. No reason has been cited for his departure. My only guess would be scheduling conflict as he looks to have some upcoming film projects he's been busy working on.  So, with Tom joining 'The Worst" cast, we'll have another P&P mini cast reunion with Keira, Simon, and Tom! Here's more info. on additional casting including Tom Hollander , Sam Claflin , and Anna Maxwell Martin per Variety ...

Matthew Macfadyen  is reuniting and lead starring with his Little Dorrit co-star Claire Foy in the small screen adaptation of David Nicholls romance You Are Here .  The eight-part BBC and Starz series, following the undeniable attraction between characters Michael and Marnie, is based on Nicholls' best-selling novel of the same name. Read more info. via The Hollywood Reporter below...

Keira Knightley  is returning to stage in London after 15 years as she's just been cast in a stage adaptation of The Lives of Others  (See Ticket Info here ) with Bridgerton star Luke Thompson , and Stephen Dillane , which will be adapted and directed by Robert Icke. It'll begin performances at London's Adelphi Theatre on October 14, 2026 prior to an official opening on October 29, 2026 for a limited engagement through January 9, 2027 . Read more info. via Playbill below...

Keira Knightley   to reunite with former Pride & Prejudice co-star  Simon Woods , who will be directing her in his first feature film, a dark comedy “ The Worst ” with Alicia Vikander and Jaime Dornan joining the cast! Fun Facts: There’s actually a triple reunion here (see collage below), Keira & Simon (aka Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Bingley in P&P 2005 movie), Keira and Alicia Vikander (aka Anna Karenina and Kitty Shcherbatskaya in AK 2012 movie), and Keira and Jaime Dornan were an ex-couple in real-life (they reportedly dated way back from 2003-2005). Per Variety :

According to Deadline ,  Matthew Macfadyen  has joined Rachel Weisz in Tomas Alfredson and Jack Thorne's " Seance On A Wet Afternoon " adaptation.  The film, which was scripted by Jack Thorne (Adolescence), is currently in production. Read more below (per Deadline )...

A new Netflix feature adaptation titled The Boy in the Iron Box taps  Rupert Friend  to lead star as the leader, a man named Liev , which is being produced by Guillermo Del Toro and production I said to begin next month. Read more info. via The Hollywood Reporter below…

Keira Knightley  has been cast as Professor Umbridge in Audible’s “Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions” ! She joins  Matthew Macfadyen  (as Lord Voldemort), James McAvoy (as Mad-Eye Moody), and many more star-studded cast voicing Audible’s Harry Potter: The full cast editions. 

Matthew Macfadyen  (as the voice of Lord Voldemort ) has joined the cast of Audible’s Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions audiobook series! You can start to  Pre-Order the entire HP series here via Audible . Read more info. via Deadline below...

Focus Features  has announced Monday (along with  Working Title Films ), more casting of their big screen adaptation of  Jane Austen ’s  Sense And Sensibility   starring  Daisy Edgar Jones . Also, it started filming in the UK this week and is slated for a 2026 theatrical release.  Read more casting info. for the new S&S film adaptation via Focus Features below…

Focus Features  has announced today that along with Working Title Films , they are adapting a big screen adaptation of Jane Austen ’s Sense And Sensibility starring Daisy Edgar Jones  (see her photo above courtesy of her and Focus Features via IG) as Elinor Dashwood ! Read more info. via Focus Features press release announcement  below…

The full cast has been revealed, according to BBC , for the upcoming BBC and BritBox ten part-series  The Other Bennet Sister   (starring Ella Bruccoleri ), which   is a fresh spin around the ballroom for one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters:  Mary Bennet ! Also, they announced that production has started early this month and filming is underway.  Read more info. via BBC Press Release below...

Last October 2024, BBC announced a new drama The Other Bennet Sister .The ten part-series is a fresh spin around the ballroom for one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet ! Deadline Hollywood reported yesterday that BritBox streamer is on board to co-producing and has taken the rights to stream it for the U.S. and Canada. And today, Deadline also reported that Ella Bruccoleri (Call The Midwife, Bridgerton) has been cast in the main role, Mary Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister ! The series is said to begin filming this week in Cardiff and Wales. Read more info. via BBC's Press Release below...

According to National World ,  Brenda Blethyn   is set to star in a new Channel 4 adaptation of the Barbara Taylor Bradford novel A Woman of Substance. She will appear alongside Outlander star Jessica Reynolds in the new production, as well as Mobland’s Emmett J Scanlan, Gentleman Jack star Lydia Leonard, and This City Is Our actress Leanne Best. 

Confirmed Casting for Netflix’s new 6-part limited series Pride and Prejudice adaptation with stars Emma Corrin , Jack Lowden , and Olivia Colman announced today by Netfix! Emma Corrin (as Elizabeth Bennet), Jack Lowden (as Mr. Darcy), Olivia Colman (as Mrs. Bennet) will star in a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation — a six-part limited series written by Dolly Alderton. Read more Variety’s new article :

Slow Horses star Jack Lowden as the next Mr. Darcy ? According to Variety , he is in talks to star as Mr. Darcy in the upcoming Netflix series adaptation of Jane Austen 's Pride and Prejudice . Read more via Variety...

Fresh TV casting news for  Matthew Macfadyen , which according to Deadline, he is attached to star as George Smiley in “ Legacy of Spies ” TV series based on John Le Carre’s George Smiley novels. Read more info. below per Deadline …

Yellowstone (after lead star Kevin Costner 's exit from the series due to his feud with series creator and writer Taylor Sheridan) may be ending after its current 5th Season, but  Kelly Reilly 's fan favorite character Beth Dutton is said to be returning in a spinoff series of her own with co-star Cole Houser, who plays Rip.  According to USA Today ...

Another movie casting news for  Rosamund Pike  (photo by Oliver Kingsley via United Agents UK) as she joins Benedict Cumberbatch and Anthony Hopkins in the cast of director Guy Ritchie’s upcoming new film, Wife & Dog . Read more info. via Deadline below…

Netflix has announced and confirmed a season 2 of Beef is happening with a line up cast including  Carey Mulligan , Oscar Isaac, Charles Milton, and Cailee Spaeny. Read more info. via Deadline below...

More casting news and upcoming projects for  Rosamund Pike  with Ladies First she'll be starring for Netflix and a National Theatre debut for her with Inter Alia in 2025! Read more info. from Ladies First via Deadline and Inter Alia via London Theatre below: