A newPride and Prejudicespinoff show is now in development fromDoctor Whoproducer Bad Wolf. Written by author Jane Austen,Pride and Prejudicewas released in 1813, following Elizabeth Bennet and her budding romance with Fitzwilliam Darcy. The iconic work of English literature has been adapted many times into movies and TV shows, including a 1995 film starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, and a 2005 film starring Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen.
Varietynow reveals thatanotherPride and Prejudiceadaptation calledThe Other Bennet Sisteris on the way from the BBC. The series, which is based on Janice Hadlow’s novel of the same name, will follow Marry Bennet, Elizabeth’s sister and the oft-overlooked middle-sibling of the Bennet family. Check out the plot synopsis forThe Other Bennet Sisterbelow:
“Unlike her sisters, Mary isn’t your typical period drama heroine. She is awkward, anxious, preachy, full of facts, a terrible singer… overlooked by her mother and seemingly destined to an empty dance card for the rest of her life… until Mary takes matters into her own hands.
In “The Other Bennet Sister” Mary finally gets to experience an epic love story of her own, as she travels from the safety and claustrophobia of her family home in Meryton to the glitz of Regency London and the pastoral charm of the Lake District as she searches for independence, romance and acceptance."
Bad Wolf produces the 10-episode show, with Sarah Quintrell set to write all episodes. Kate Crowther, Becca Kinder and Jane Tranter serve as executive producers for Bad Wolf, while Rebecca Ferguson executive produces for the BBC. Quintrell also executive produces, along with Janice Hadlow. Dan McCulloch, Bad Wolf’s director of content, developed and will oversee the spinoff. No release date or casting information for the show has been announced just yet. Quintrell released the following statement regarding the spinoff’s announcement, expressing her joy at bringing this new tale to life:
“I’m thrilled to be telling the story of Mary – the other Bennet sister – exploring what it is to come of age when you’re the odd one out. It’s a joy to be adapting Janice Hadlow’s brilliant take on such a beloved classic with the team at Bad Wolf, and to have found our home at the BBC. I grew up (an awkward, anxious teen, getting everything wrong…) watching the BBC’s wonderful Austen adaptations. It’s the stuff every writer dreams of and I can’t wait to bring this beautiful story to screen – not least, for all the Marys out there.”
What The Other Bennet Sister Means For The Pride & Prejudice Franchise
Austen’s Work Has Inspired Numerous Adaptations
The Other Bennet Sisteris far from the first unique spin that’s been put on the franchise. Various novels and plays have expanded theworld ofPride and Prejudice, focusing on new characters in the same world or fleshing out existing characters. The story of Elizabeth and Darcy has been given various modern spins, including in movies likePride, Prejudice and Mistletoe(2018) andUnleashingMr. Darcy(2016).
Austenland(2013) also puts a unique spin on the story, and it stars Keri Russell as a woman who is obsessed with Austen and her works and who participates in some Austen character role-playing. On the more extreme end, Austen’s tale also serves as the basis forPride and Prejudice and Zombies(2016).
Persuasion: Jane Austen Heroines, Ranked From Least to Most Inspiring
Austen wrote many formidable heroines. From imaginative Catherine Moreland to the clever Elizabeth Bennett, all have some trait to inspire others.
Thus far, however,no title in the franchise has honed in on Mary asThe Other Bennet Sisterbook has, and this means the upcoming show will be exploring some new territory on-screen. Considering the popularity ofDoctor Whoand Quintrell’s writing on shows likeThe PowerandHis Dark Materials, the show certainly looks to be in good hands. Those who have enjoyed the previous period adaptations ofPride and Prejudicecould end up enjoying this spinoff, as it could fill in some gaps in the original story.
Our Take On The Other Bennet Sister
Pride & Prejudice Continues To Appeal To Audiences
Though franchise fatigue would surely set in for most other pieces of intellectual property,Pride and Prejudicecontinues to entertain, and there seems to be a fairly consistent demand for content set in this era.Netflix’sBridgerton, for example, continues to be as popular as ever. It remains to be seen who will take on the lead role of Mary inThe Other Bennet Sister, but this will be a major factor in the show’s success. With the official announcement having now arrived, more information about thisPride and Prejudicespinoff is hopefully not far off.
Source:Variety
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel by Jane Austen that has been adapted multiple times for movies, TV shows, and plays. The story centers on Elizabeth Bennet and her family, who are on the brink of becoming poor when Mr. Bennet passes away since there isn’t a male heir. At the same time, Elizabeth is learning the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.
