October 12th 2024.
The news of a potential new Pride and Prejudice adaptation by Netflix has Pride and Prejudice lovers feeling a bit wary. After all, the beloved Jane Austen novel holds a special place in many hearts and fans are not keen on seeing it tampered with. According to Deadline, Netflix has enlisted Dolly Alderton, the creator of Everything I Know About Love, to write the show. This follows in the footsteps of the hit 1995 BBC series starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle as Darcy and Elizabeth. And let's not forget the successful 2005 movie adaptation. But now, with Netflix's version in the works, there's buzz that Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones could take on the iconic role of Elizabeth Bennett.
Adding to the intrigue, news of this fresh take on the 19th-century love story comes hot on the heels of the BBC's announcement of their own adaptation, The Other Bennet Sister, which will focus on the often overlooked Mary Bennett. This isn't Netflix's first time tackling Austen's work, as they previously released a modernized version of Persuasion in 2022, starring Dakota Johnson. Unfortunately, it didn't receive the best reviews, with a disappointing 30% on Rotten Tomatoes due to its quirky modern dialogue in a traditional period setting.
But it seems like fans are hesitant to give Netflix another chance with Austen's work. Many have expressed their dismay and lack of trust, citing the disappointment they felt with the Persuasion adaptation. Twitter user @folkausten wrote, "I don't trust this after what they did to Persuasion," while @myghostr echoed, "NETFLIX STAY AWAY FROM PERIOD DRAMAS." And @rnostardently simply added, "undevelop it." Others have shared their negative experiences with Netflix's adaptations, with @hello_lilgel6 slamming, "Don't trust Netflix making pride and prejudice," and @viwalavida_ sharing, "Tbh Netflix ruining every literature masterpiece from Persuasion to picture of dorian gray and now Pride and Prejudice? I'll not stand it." Some have even jokingly threatened to send carrier pigeons with angry notes if Netflix ruins this beloved story.
Despite the backlash, Netflix has proven their ability to adapt Regency-era novels with the success of their Bridgerton series. Based on Julia Quinn's bestselling novels, the show has captured the hearts of millions of viewers over three seasons. And with the next season focusing on Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek's love story, it's sure to bring in even more fans. This gives hope to some that Netflix may do justice to Pride and Prejudice after all.
But Netflix isn't the only one facing criticism for their upcoming period drama adaptations. In September, director Emerald Fennell announced a Wuthering Heights movie in the works, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi rumored to play the lead roles. This caused some disappointment among fans of the Bronte classic, with some voicing their concerns about casting a person of color in the role of Heathcliffe and others questioning the choice of two picture-perfect stars for these rough-around-the-edges characters. The Metro has reached out to Netflix for comment, but for now, only time will tell if this new adaptation will live up to fans' expectations.
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