Emma Corrin plays Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden plays Fitzwilliam Darcy in Netflix's new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. The production will have six episodes, written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn. According to the platform's official announcement, it is set to premiere on December 3, 2026. The principal roles below are grouped by their relationship to the Bennet family to make the cast easier to follow.
Elizabeth, Darcy and the Bennet family
- Emma Corrin — Elizabeth Bennet: the second of five sisters, whose relationship with Darcy lies at the center of the story.
- Jack Lowden — Mr. Darcy: Bingley's friend who initially clashes with Elizabeth.
- Olivia Colman — Mrs. Bennet: mother of the five sisters.
- Rufus Sewell — Mr. Bennet: father of Elizabeth and her sisters.
- Freya Mavor — Jane Bennet: Elizabeth's eldest sister, who grows close to Bingley.
- Hopey Parish — Mary Bennet; Hollie Avery — Kitty Bennet; Rhea Norwood — Lydia Bennet: the family's other three sisters.
The five Bennet daughters are therefore Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia. Netflix's announcement names each of their performers; the cast of this new series should not be confused with that of earlier adaptations of the novel.
Who are Bingley, Wickham and the other characters?
Daryl McCormack plays Mr. Bingley, who is interested in Jane and is Darcy's friend. Siena Kelly plays his sister Caroline Bingley. Louis Partridge plays Mr. Wickham, while Jamie Demetriou takes the role of Mr. Collins. Fiona Shaw appears as Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and Isabella Sermon plays Georgiana Darcy. Netflix has also confirmed Anjana Vasan and Sebastian Armesto as Mrs. and Mr. Gardiner, respectively.
What is known about the premiere?
Netflix presents the work as a six-part series following the five Bennet sisters as they navigate social expectations, family relationships and romantic interests. A teaser and initial photos have already been released, and the announced premiere date is December 3, 2026. For schedule changes and further cast names, the most direct reference is the official Tudum page.
