New Sense and Sensibility Film Adaptation by Georgia Oakley Opens October 22 via Universal Pictures
Georgia Oakley has directed a fresh adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, which Universal Pictures released on 22 October. The story centers on Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters relocating to Barton Cottage following the death of their father. Elinor, the eldest, is in love with Edward Ferrars, while her sister Marianne has fallen for John Willoughby, causing Elinor to be concerned about Marianne's affection for Colonel Brandon. Producer India Flint initiated the project after engaging with Diana Reid's 2021 novel Love & Virtue. Previously, Working Title adapted Austen's Emma in 2020 and Pride & Prejudice in 2005. Sense and Sensibility was originally published on 30 October 1811 and has remained continuously in print, earning fans like King George IV.
Fatti principali
- The new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is directed by Georgia Oakley.
- Universal Pictures releases the film in cinemas from 22 October.
- Producer India Flint developed the project after reading Diana Reid's 2021 debut novel Love & Virtue.
- Flint is a veteran of the British production company Working Title, which made Emma (2020) and Pride & Prejudice (2005).
- Sense and Sensibility was published on 30 October 1811 with its author credited only as 'a lady'.
- Publisher Thomas Egerton sold all 750 copies of the first edition by July 1813, leading to a second printing.
- The Prince Regent, the future King George IV, was among the novel's admirers.
- The story follows the Dashwood family's move to Barton Cottage and the contrasting romances of Elinor and Marianne.
Entità
Artisti
- Jane Austen
- Georgia Oakley
- India Flint
- Diana Reid
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Danny Boyle
- Margherita Bordino
- Elinor Dashwood
- Marianne Dashwood
- Edward Ferrars
- John Willoughby
- Colonel Brandon
- Mrs Dashwood
- King George IV
Istituzioni
- Universal Pictures
- Working Title
- Artribune
- Süddeutsche Zeitung
Luoghi
- United Kingdom
- Australia