Daisy Edgar-Jones Leads Star-Studded 'Sense & Sensibility' Remake

Olivia Bennett, 7/22/2025Darlings, hold onto your designer hats! Focus Features is serving up the most delectable "Sense & Sensibility" adaptation yet, with Daisy Edgar-Jones leading a mouth-watering ensemble that includes Caitríona Balfe and George MacKay. This isn't your basic period piece – it's pure Hollywood couture with a contemporary twist!

Daisy Edgar-Jones (fresh off her knockout performance in Netflix's "Here Comes the Flood" with Denzel Washington) is stepping into Elinor Dashwood's perfectly polished boots. And honestly? The casting couldn't be more perfect — she's got that quiet strength thing down pat, doesn't she? Alongside her, Esme Creed-Miles takes on Marianne, and anyone who's seen her work knows she'll bring the perfect amount of dramatic flair to our favorite hopeless romantic.

But here's where things get really interesting. The supporting cast reads like someone's dream dinner party guest list (and wouldn't that be a night to remember). Caitríona Balfe — who's been making us weak in the knees in "Outlander" for what feels like forever — is joining the ensemble. Then there's George MacKay, whose raw talent in "1917" still haunts anyone lucky enough to have caught it in theaters.

Frank Dillane's involvement feels particularly inspired. Sure, some still remember him as Tom Riddle, but after snagging that Cannes Best Actor win for "Urchin," he's proven he's got range for days. And don't even get me started on Fiona Shaw — that woman could read a takeout menu and make it BAFTA-worthy.

The production's also nabbed Herbert Nordrum (you know, that impossibly charming Norwegian from "The Worst Person in the World") and newcomer Bodhi Rae Breathnach. Speaking of fresh faces, let's talk about who's behind the camera. BAFTA nominee Georgia Oakley's directing, with Diana Reid handling the script — and if that doesn't scream "fresh perspective," what does?

Focus Features and Working Title Films are back in Austen territory, which feels right considering they gave us that divine 2005 "Pride & Prejudice" and 2020's sharp-as-a-tack "Emma." With Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner producing (alongside India Flint and Jo Wallett), the project's got serious pedigree.

Look, period dramas are everywhere these days — seems like you can't scroll through Prime Video without tripping over another empire-waist gown. But this? This feels different. Maybe it's the cast, maybe it's the creative team, or maybe it's just that the world could use a little Austen-style romance right about now.

Production's already underway in the UK, and word from the set suggests this adaptation might just be the breath of fresh air the genre needs. In an era where streaming platforms are throwing period pieces at us faster than we can say "Netflix and chill," this particular gathering of talent promises something special.

And darling? We're absolutely here for it.

Hold onto your streaming subscriptions, darlings — the latest adaptation of "Sense & Sensibility" isn't just another period piece cluttering up our already overwhelming watchlists. This 2025 reimagining from Focus Features has assembled a cast that's positively dripping with talent, and frankly, it's about time someone brought fresh blood to the Dashwood sisters' story.Daisy Edgar-Jones (fresh off her knockout performance in Netflix's "Here Comes the Flood" with Denzel Washington) is stepping into Elinor Dashwood's perfectly polished boots. And honestly? The casting couldn't be more perfect — she's got that quiet strength thing down pat, doesn't she? Alongside her, Esme Creed-Miles takes on Marianne, and anyone who's seen her work knows she'll bring the perfect amount of dramatic flair to our favorite hopeless romantic.But here's where things get really interesting. The supporting cast reads like someone's dream dinner party guest list (and wouldn't that be a night to remember). Caitríona Balfe — who's been making us weak in the knees in "Outlander" for what feels like forever — is joining the ensemble. Then there's George MacKay, whose raw talent in "1917" still haunts anyone lucky enough to have caught it in theaters.Frank Dillane's involvement feels particularly inspired. Sure, some still remember him as Tom Riddle, but after snagging that Cannes Best Actor win for "Urchin," he's proven he's got range for days. And don't even get me started on Fiona Shaw — that woman could read a takeout menu and make it BAFTA-worthy.The production's also nabbed Herbert Nordrum (you know, that impossibly charming Norwegian from "The Worst Person in the World") and newcomer Bodhi Rae Breathnach. Speaking of fresh faces, let's talk about who's behind the camera. BAFTA nominee Georgia Oakley's directing, with Diana Reid handling the script — and if that doesn't scream "fresh perspective," what does?Focus Features and Working Title Films are back in Austen territory, which feels right considering they gave us that divine 2005 "Pride & Prejudice" and 2020's sharp-as-a-tack "Emma." With Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner producing (alongside India Flint and Jo Wallett), the project's got serious pedigree.Look, period dramas are everywhere these days — seems like you can't scroll through Prime Video without tripping over another empire-waist gown. But this? This feels different. Maybe it's the cast, maybe it's the creative team, or maybe it's just that the world could use a little Austen-style romance right about now.Production's already underway in the UK, and word from the set suggests this adaptation might just be the breath of fresh air the genre needs. In an era where streaming platforms are throwing period pieces at us faster than we can say "Netflix and chill," this particular gathering of talent promises something special.And darling? We're absolutely here for it.