Netflix has released the official trailer for its new Pride and Prejudice adaptation, bringing Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden together as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in a romance built on sharp exchanges, lingering glances and unmistakable yearning. The six-part limited series reimagines Jane Austen’s beloved novel for a new generation, with a December 3, 2026, premiere date.
The trailer offers the first extended look at the central couple in action, moving from the lively Bennet family home to elegant social gatherings and the English countryside. Darcy’s reserved manner contrasts with Elizabeth’s wit and independence, setting up the familiar tension between two people who repeatedly misread each other before confronting their feelings.
Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden Lead the Austen Adaptation
Corrin, known for The Crown, plays Elizabeth Bennet, while Lowden, who stars in Slow Horses, takes on the role of the proud and initially aloof Mr. Darcy. The trailer teases their evolving relationship through charged encounters and moments of quiet attraction, promising the slow-burn romance that has kept Austen’s story popular for more than two centuries.
The supporting cast includes Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet and Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet. Freya Mavor plays Jane Bennet, with Hopey Parish as Mary, Hollie Avery as Kitty and Rhea Norwood as Lydia. Daryl McCormack appears as Mr. Bingley, Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins, Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham and Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Dolly Alderton Brings a Classic Love Story to Netflix
The series is written by author and screenwriter Dolly Alderton, best known for Everything I Know About Love, and directed by Euros Lyn, whose credits include Heartstopper. Alderton has described the novel’s emotional themes as enduring, pointing to its anxieties around family, belonging, love and the fear of being misunderstood.
In Netflix’s trailer coverage, Lowden praised the story’s romantic spirit, saying, “In a world where that takes a back seat, you need any excuse to get joy and romanticism.”
Corrin also highlighted the story’s continuing appeal, saying, “Love is what the world needs right now. Everyone wants a bit of hope. I want to believe that these things are true.”
The adaptation promises to stay faithful to Austen’s original story while using its six-episode format to explore supporting characters and relationships in greater depth.
When Does Pride and Prejudice Premiere?
Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice premieres globally on December 3, 2026. The series joins a long line of adaptations, including the celebrated 1995 BBC miniseries starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth and the 2005 film featuring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.
With Corrin and Lowden leading a fresh interpretation, the new version is betting on the enduring appeal of Elizabeth and Darcy’s complicated romance. For Austen fans, the trailer offers an early taste of the misunderstandings, family drama and slow-building attraction that make their story timeless.
