A CLASSIC LOVE STORY… REBORN FOR A NEW GENERATION.”
🌟 FIRST LOOK: The romantic new reboot of Jane Austen’s classic that will make film lovers swoon
Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay are set to lead the upcoming adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless masterpiece ‘Sense and Sensibility’, hitting cinemas this September.
The official trailer for this highly anticipated film has finally been released. The production brings together a stellar cast under the direction of acclaimed filmmaker Georgia Oakley (known for Blue Jean) with a screenplay written by novelist Diana Reid.
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Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor Dashwood and Esmé Creed-Miles as Marianne Dashwood
🎭 Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles step into the shoes of the Dashwood sisters
Jane Austen’s iconic masterpiece—hailed as a gripping and timeless cultural icon—follows sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood in Georgian-era England. Left destitute after the sudden death of their father and forced to leave their family estate, the sisters must navigate the complexities of high society to find financial security and potential suitors.
The trailer offers a glimpse into their journey through love, heartbreak, and the pursuit of happiness. While the logical Elinor finds herself drawn to the charming and dutiful Edward Ferrars, the impulsive Marianne is instantly smitten with John Willoughby after he rescues her from a sudden downpour of rain.
With the film backed by the powerhouse producers behind the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley and 2020’s Emma led by Anya Taylor-Joy, fans can rest assured that Austen’s beloved text is in exceptionally good hands.
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George MacKay plays Edward Ferrars
🎬 A stellar cast comes together for Sense and Sensibility
Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People, Twisters) leads the cast as Elinor Dashwood, starring alongside Esmé Creed-Miles (The Doll Factory) as her younger sister, Marianne Dashwood.
George MacKay (1917) will embody the love-struck Edward Ferrars.
The film also boasts a powerhouse supporting cast, including Caitríona Balfe (Outlander) as Mrs. Dashwood, Frank Dillane (Joan) as John Willoughby, Herbert Nordrum (The Worst Person in the World) as Colonel Brandon, Bodhi Rae Breathnach (Hamnet) as Margaret Dashwood, and Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve) as Mrs. Jennings.
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The highly anticipated adaptation arrives in September
✨ What to expect from this modern take on a classic
The film is billed as an irresistible and fresh new take on Jane Austen’s iconic novel. It promises to be a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of romance and sisterhood.
In an interview with Vogue, director Georgia Oakley emphasized her desire to create a story centered on real human beings. She explained that she is a bit tired of the over-fetishization of that time period—the ideal that everyone spent seven hours doing their hair and makeup, and everything was always pristine. The director aims to bring a much more authentic, grounded, and vivid perspective to the screen.
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The film follows sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood in Georgian-era England
⏳ Release date and previous adaptations
Sense and Sensibility arrives in cinemas on September 25, 2026.
Austen’s 1811 masterpiece has been adapted for the screen several times over the years. Arguably, the most beloved version remains Ang Lee’s 1995 Oscar-winning film, which starred Emma Thompson as Elinor and Kate Winslet as Marianne. In 2008, Andrew Davies also adapted the novel into a highly acclaimed three-part BBC series.
