Sense and Sensibilityhas now added additional cast members. The upcoming movie is based on the classic novel by Jane Austen. As with the author’s other works, this book has been adapted multiple times. In this case, it is the 1995 film version that is by far the best known.
Now,a new version ofSense and Sensibilityis in production. This substitutes formerdirector Ang Leefor Georgia Oakley, a relative newcomer. It was previously announced that Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles would be portraying the lead roles of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, respectively.
As perFocus Features, theSense and Sensibilitymovie has now added more cast members. The new additions areCaitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, George McKay, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, and Fiona Shaw.
This castingincludes the love interests for both Elinor and Marianne. McKay will play Edward Ferrars, whom Elinor admires, and Dillane takes on John Willoughby, who Marianne is initially infatuated with. Nordrum plays Colonel Brandon, another admirer of Marianne’s.
As for the other cast members,Balfe will play Mrs. Dashwood, Breathnach is Margaret Dashwood, and Shaw will portray Mrs. Jennings.
What This Means For Sense And Sensibility
The Team Is A Mix Of Old And New Voices
TheSense and Sensibilityteam opted toinclude actors from a wide range of experience levels. Roughly half of these new cast members have some level of significant name recognition. This includes McKay, who is known for his work in1917. Shaw is recognizable from herHarry Potterdays, as well as her more recent roles inBad Sistersseason 2 andAndor.
Fiona Shaw also previously starred in the 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’sPersuasion.
Balfe is a well-regarded actor in Ireland. She more recently played a role in theRami Malek thrillerThe Amateur, but more prominently has played Claire Fraser inOutlander.
TheSense and Sensibilityteam pairs these better-known actors with lesser-known names like Nordrum and Breathnach.Nordrum has some international pull through his work onThe Worst Person in the World, whereas Breathnach is far newer to the scene.
Our Take On The Sense And Sensibility Casting News
So Far, There Are No Cast Members From The 1995 Film
While these are some exciting additions to Oakley’s version of Austen’s classic novel,the casting so far has stood apart from Lee’s version. There have been previous ideas circulating about bringing back either Kate Winslet or Emma Thompsonfor roles in the newSense and Sensibility.
While it is still possible to bring back Thompson, Winslet, or even Hugh Grant,those chances are diminishing as the cast gets more rounded out.In some ways, this could end up being a better decision, as it will allow the newSense and Sensibilityto be entirely its own thing. Still, this is slightly disappointing for those who love the ’90s film and wish the modern version could pay homage to it.
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The Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, face sudden destitution after their father’s death, which snatches their comfortable lifestyle away. Thrust into a world where marriage is often more about economics than emotion, they must wade through suitors and social expectations to find what others define as happiness.
