You knew it was coming. After nan caller new film adaptations for each mode of Jane Austen-penned classics — the 2020 “Emma,” the 2022 “Persuasion,” and a precocious announced constricted bid type of “Pride and Prejudice,” to opportunity thing of an highly successful recent re-release of Joe Wright’s film type of nan iconic caller — it was only a matter of clip earlier Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” was teed up for its ain caller spin.

And it’s arrived! Focus Features and Working Title Films announced Wednesday morning, arsenic first shared connected soon-to-be prima Daisy Edgar-Jones’ Instagram, that “Sense and Sensibility” is getting a brand-new movie adaptation. Edgar-Jones will prima successful nan movie arsenic Elinor Dashwood, nan eldest sister of 3 (and astir iconically portrayed by Emma Thompson successful Ang Lee’s sparkling 1995 film, which Thompson besides wrote), pinch “Blue Jean” filmmaker Georgia Oakley group to nonstop from a book by bestselling writer Diana Reid.

Per today’s announcement, “Originally published anonymously pinch nan byline reference ‘By A Lady,’ Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ established her arsenic a literate unit and remains a cornerstone of English literature. The timeless exploration of restraint and passion follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones) and Marianne Dashwood, opposites successful their affectional approach, arsenic they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty amid nan societal expectations of 18th-century England. Celebrated for its wit, heavy societal insights, and enduring taste relevance, nan caller launched nan agleam profession of 1 of history’s top authors.”

There is nary connection yet connected different casting picks, but nan movie will surely supply fantabulous roles for a assortment of stars, including Marianne, and a trio of antheral suitors nan sisters travel to know, including Edward Ferrars, Colonel Brandon, and John Willoughby.

Focus and Working Title make a fitting location for nan film, arsenic they’ve antecedently collaborated connected some Wright’s 2005 adjustment of “Pride & Prejudice” and Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 return on “Emma.”

Oakley is known for some penning and directing her debut characteristic “Blue Jean,” which earned Oakley a BAFTA Award information for Outstanding Debut. Her debut, nan bestseller “Love & Virtue,” won respective book prizes, including nan ABIA Book of nan Year Award. Her 2nd novel, “Seeing Other People,” was besides a bestseller and was shortlisted for nan Indie Award for Best Fiction. Her 3rd book, “Signs of Damage,” was released to captious acclaim successful March 2025. 

Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films will nutrient alongside India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett. 

There is nary connection yet connected erstwhile nan movie will commencement accumulation aliases erstwhile it’s expected to release, but we will support our creation cards unfastened for 2026.