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Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson lead an all-star cast in a groundbreaking audiobook adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". The production promises to bring a fresh, intimate perspective to the classic novel, celebrating its timeless themes of love and social dynamics. Releasing on September 9th, the adaptation marks the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth and will be available in multiple languages worldwide. With a script by Lulu Raczka and direction by Dionne Edwards, this audio drama aims to electrify Austen's beloved story for a new generation.

Key Points: Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson Star in Austen Classic

  • Stellar cast reimagines Jane Austen's beloved novel through immersive audio format
  • Adaptation marks 250th anniversary of Austen's birth
  • Releasing globally in multiple languages
  • Directed by Dionne Edwards, adapted by Lulu Raczka
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Marisa Abela, Harris Dickinson to star in audiobook adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'

Star-studded audiobook adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice' brings Jane Austen's timeless romance to life with fresh, intimate storytelling

"Elizabeth Bennet is one of the most fiercely intelligent and iconic characters in literature - Marisa Abela"

Mumbai, June 5

Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson are joining the cast of the audiobook adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved classic 'Pride and Prejudice'.

The English-language cast is led by British actors Marisa Abela as Elizabeth Bennet and Harris Dickinson as Darcy. The ensemble cast includes Will Poulter as Wickham, Jessie Buckley as Caroline Bingley, Toheeb Jimoh as Bingley and Glenn Close as Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

'Pride and Prejudice' is the second published novel by English author Jane Austen, written when she was aged 20-21, and later published in 1813.

While talking about her role, Marisa Abela said in a statement, "Elizabeth Bennet is one of the most fiercely intelligent and iconic characters in literature, and stepping into her shoes has been an incredible honour. What I love about this adaptation is how it lets us hear her inner world in such a vivid, intimate way -- it feels both timeless and fresh. Recording this with such a phenomenal cast and team was a true joy, and I can't wait for listeners to experience it."

Harris Dickinson added, "Playing Mr. Darcy was an amazing experience. I've always known him as this iconic character, but getting to really dive into the novel through this process gave me a whole new appreciation for him and the world. Being part of such a talented cast made it even better. It's a real privilege to be part of something so timeless."

Pride and Prejudice has been adapted from the original by award-winning writer Lulu Raczka (Women, Beware the Devil) and directed by Dionne Edwards (Pretty Red Dress, A Thousand Blows), marking her audio drama directorial debut, as per the press release.

"It's remarkable how 'Pride and Prejudice' has stood the test of time globally to be one of every generation's favourite love stories," Aurelie de Troyer, Audible's head of regional content for Europe, said in a statement. "Lulu Raczka's script is thrilling and conveys all of Jane Austen's energy in an engaging, modern way. Through the intimacy of audio, we have the unique ability to make the passion and romance truly electric and Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson's chemistry as Elizabeth and Darcy is undeniable."

The English-language adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice will be released in the UK, US, Canada, India, and Australia on September 9, the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

It will be released across the globe in English, Castilian Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese, with each version featuring an all-star local cast.

The Audible Original, produced in partnership with Brock Media, was executive produced by multiple BAFTA nominee Sarah Brocklehurst (The Outrun) and produced by Nicole Davis.

- ANI

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Priya K.
So excited for this! Pride & Prejudice is my comfort read. Indian audiences will love this fresh take - we've grown up with the 1995 BBC version but an audiobook with inner monologues sounds fascinating. Hope they do justice to the Indian release date 🤞
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Rahul S.
Interesting choice of cast. While I appreciate global adaptations, I wonder when we'll get an Indian audiobook version with our own stars? Imagine Mr. Darcy with a deep baritone like Amitabh Bachchan's voice! The themes would resonate so well with our arranged marriage culture too.
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Ananya M.
As an English literature student in Delhi University, I'm thrilled! Austen's works are part of our syllabus and this audio adaptation might help students understand the nuances better. The cast looks promising though I hope they don't modernize the language too much - the original charm should remain.
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Vikram J.
Not sure about this. The 2005 movie was perfect - why mess with perfection? Also, ₹499 for an audiobook is too expensive for Indian audiences. They should consider regional pricing if they want more listeners here.
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Sneha P.
Yay! Perfect for my Mumbai commute 😍 Love that they're releasing it on Austen's 250th birthday. The multilingual versions are a smart move - hope the Indian English one gets good promotion. Maybe they could do a Hindi adaptation next? Our literature needs more quality audio productions too!
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Karan D.
While I appreciate classic literature, I wish Indian platforms would invest more in audiobooks of our own classics - imagine Mahabharata or Tagore's works with this production quality! That said, will definitely give this a listen. Glenn Close as Lady Catherine is inspired casting 👏

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