See Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ cast side-by-side with the 2005 film stars

Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet

Emma Corrin will lead Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice as Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet and serve as an executive producer. They’ve got some big shoes to fill, as Lizzy has previously been portrayed by powerhouse performers like Knightley, Jennifer Ehle, and Elizabeth Garvie, among others.

Calling the role a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity, Corrin shared their excitement with Netflix’s Tudum, “To be able to bring this iconic character to life alongside Olivia and Jack [Lowden], with Dolly’s phenomenal scripts, is truly the greatest honor,” said Corrin, who uses they/them pronouns. “I can’t wait for a new generation to fall in love with this story all over again.”

Corrin is a rising star in Hollywood, having chased their Emmy-nominated turn as Diana, Princess of Wales on The Crown (2020) with juicy roles in films like My Policeman (2022), Nosferatu (2024), and Black Mirror (2025). They also leapt into the Marvel universe as villain Cassandra Nova in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy

Scottish actor Jack Lowden follows in the footsteps of Laurence Olivier, Colin Firth, and Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy, one of literature’s most iconic, aloof romantic heroes.

A veteran of stage and screen, the 35-year-old Lowden has Emmy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations under his belt. He’s been leading the Apple TV+ hit Slow Horses alongside Gary Oldman since 2022. His resume also includes work with acclaimed filmmakers like Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk), Steve McQueen (Small Axe: Mangrove), and Terence Davies (Benediction).

Last year, he appeared in a key role on Amazon’s Lord of the Rings prequel, The Rings of Power. Upcoming is Ella McCay, a new comedy from legendary filmmaker James L. Brooks, in which he’ll star opposite Woody Harrelson, Albert Brooks, and Ayo Edebiri.

Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet

Olivia Colman will appear in Pride and Prejudice as Mrs. Bennet, Lizzy’s hypochondriac mother. Oscar-nominated actress Brenda Blethyn played the character in the 2005 adaptation.

Since her days charming (and squirming) on Channel 4’s sublime Peep Show (2003–2015), Colman has won an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, and a pair of Emmys, among many other accolades.

A selection of the English actress’ award-winning work includes ITV crime drama Broadchurch (2013), John le Carré adaptation The Night Manager (2016), and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag (2016–2019).

Colman has received Oscar nods for the films The Favourite (2018), The Father (2020), and The Lost Daughter (2021). She was just nominated for yet another Emmy for her guest turn on The Bear (2023–2024).

Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet

Rufus Sewell, with his piercing eyes and severe features, will costar in Pride and Prejudice as the dry, cynical Mr. Bennet, Lizzy’s father. Donald Sutherland, who died in 2024, carried the role in the 2005 film.

In addition to a Tony nomination for his stage work, Sewell received an Emmy nomination for guest-starring on Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2018).

The British actor has been a highlight of numerous projects, from movies like Dark City (1998) and A Knight’s Tale (2001) to shows such as The Man in the High Castle (2014–2019) and The Diplomat (2023–present).

Recently, Sewell played the disgraced Prince Andrew in Netflix’s Scoop (2024) and appeared in season 2 of The Sandman (2025) as none other than the personification of Time.

Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet

Scottish actress Freya Mavor is slated to play Jane Bennet, Lizzy’s striking, fiercely desired older sister. Jane was previously played by Rosamund Pike, who recently opened up about her experience filming the 2005 adaptation.

Since making her screen debut on the British teen drama Skins (2011–2012) as Mini McGuinness, Mavor has appeared in projects such as The Keeper (2019) and My Policeman (2022), the latter seeing her act opposite Corrin.

Currently, she appears on the thrilling HBO drama Industry (2020–present), as well as the BBC Two historical series Marie Antoinette (2025).

Hopey Parish as Mary Bennet

Newcomer Hopey Parish will appear as Mary Bennet, Lizzy’s bookish and socially awkward younger sister. In the 2005 film, Mary was played by Talulah Riley, who went on to star on HBO’s Westworld.

Pride and Prejudice marks Parish’s screen debut after her graduation from the Manchester School of Theatre.

Hollie Avery as Kitty Bennet

Hollie Avery is set to play Catherine “Kitty” Bennet, a younger sister of Lizzy who’s depicted as bad-tempered and a pushover. Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan played Kitty in the 2005 adaptation.

Like Parish, this will be Avery’s screen debut. Last year, she graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet

British actress Rhea Norwood has been cast as Lydia Bennet, the chaotic and materialistic youngest Bennet daughter (and the favorite of Mrs. Bennet). Jena Malone, who later starred as Johanna Mason in the Hunger Games franchise, played Lydia in the 2005 adaptation.

The 24-year-old Norwood made her screen debut on Netflix rom-com Heartstopper (2022–2024) as the bubbly Imogen Heaney.

Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh

A key figure in the novel, Lady Catherine is Darcy’s domineering aunt who has plans for whom he should marry. Several acclaimed actresses have made a meal of the role, including Judy Parfitt, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, and, in the 2005 film, Judi Dench. Here, Lady Catherine will be played by Fiona Shaw.

Shaw, an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire, has won numerous awards for her stage work, as well as three Emmy nominations for Killing Eve (2018–2022) and Fleabag (2019), respectively.

This won’t be her first (or her last) Austen adaptation. She previously appeared in 1995’s Persuasion and will soon star in Sense and Sensibility with Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Harry Potter fans will recognize her as Petunia Dursley (2001–2010). Her filmography also includes work with respected filmmakers like Neil Jordan (The Butcher Boy), Brian De Palma (The Black Dahlia), and Terrence Malick (The Tree of Life).

Shaw has been especially prolific on the small screen in recent years, with leading roles on Andor (2022), True Detective: Night Country (2024), and Bad Sisters (2024).

Daryl McCormack as Charles Bingley

Irish actor Daryl McCormack plays the key role of Charles Bingley, a wealthy, attractive, and thoroughly charming potential suitor for the Bennet sisters. He’s also a close friend of Darcy. English actor Simon Woods played the character in the 2005 film.

McCormack began his career on the Irish soap opera Fair City (2015–2016) before rising to prominence as Isaiah Jesus on the hit crime series Peaky Blinders (2019–2022). He would go on to earn a BAFTA nomination for his turn as the title character in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022), in which he starred opposite Emma Thompson.

In the last few years, he starred alongside Fiona Shaw on the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters (2022–2024) and appeared in last summer’s Twisters. Next up is a role in Rian Johnson’s next Knives Out feature, Wake Up Dead Man.

Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley

Siena Kelly will appear opposite McCormack as Caroline Bingley, Charles’ social-climber sister who nurses a desire for Darcy. Kelly Reilly, a lead on the hit series Yellowstone, played Caroline in the 2005 adaptation.

Kelly’s leading turn on Adult Material (2020), a Channel 4 series about the adult film industry, landed her a British Academy Television Award nomination. She went on to star in the BBC Three fantasy series Domino Day (2024) and lead the “Bête Noire” episode in the latest season of Black Mirror (2025).

Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins

Jamie Demetriou will play Mr. Collins, Mr. Bennet’s cousin and presumptive heir to the Bennet family’s Longbourn estate. A blowhard prone to long speeches, he sets his sights on marrying Lizzy. In the 2005 film, the character was played by Tom Hollander, who recently scored an Emmy nod for playing Truman Capote on FX’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.

Demetriou is an English actor and comedian with credits on a diverse range of projects, including The Great (2020), Cruella (2021), Barbie (2023), and The Simpsons (2025).

He previously won numerous BAFTAs for creating, writing, and starring on the sitcom Stath Lets Flats (2018–2021). In 2023, he was recognized by the British Academy Television Awards for his Netflix sketch series, A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou.

Isabella Sermon as Georgiana Darcy

Isabella Sermon will appear opposite Lowden as Georgiana, Mr. Darcy’s shy and shockingly accomplished teenage sister. Georgiana was played by future The Tudors star Tamzin Merchant in the 2005 film.

The 19-year-old Sermon has just two screen credits to her name at this time, but they’re big ones. In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022), she plays a key character, Maisie Lockwood, who is, well… not as she first appears.

Louis Partridge as George Wickham

Louis Partridge will surely have fun as the dashing George Wickham, an old friend of Darcy’s who proves himself to be something of, in our modern parlance, a player. Rupert Friend, who would go on to nab an Emmy nomination for Homeland, played Wickham in the 2005 film.

The 22-year-old Partridge began his career with roles in Pan (2015) and Paddington 2 (2017), but found greater success playing Tewkesbury in Netflix’s Enola Holmes film series (2020–2022). Last year, he appeared opposite Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline on Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ series Disclaimer (2024).

Anjana Vasan as Mrs. Gardiner

Anjana Vasan will play Mrs. Gardiner, who is the aunt of the Bennet children in Austen’s novel. Penelope Wilton played the character in the 2005 film.

The Indian-born Vasan made her name on the Channel 4 sitcom We Are Lady Parts (2021–2024), for which she was nominated for a British Academy Television Award. She’s also appeared in projects such as Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Cyrano (2021), and Killing Eve (2022).

Sebastian Armesto as Mr. Gardiner

Sebastian Armesto will play Mr. Gardiner, who is the Bennet daughters’ uncle in the novel.

Since the mid-1990s, Armesto has appeared in dozens of films and series, with highlights including Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Broadchurch (2017), and A Small Light (2023).