Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor in the new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility
According to BBC Entertainment & Arts, Daisy Edgar‑Jones stars as Elinor in a new period adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, directed by Georgia Oakley. The 28‑year‑old, known from Normal People, co‑stars with Esmé Creed‑Miles as Marianne, and the film follows the Dashwood sisters after their father’s death. The release adds another classic Austen adaptation to the growing list of recent re‑imaginations.
Key facts
- 01Daisy Edgar‑Jones (28) plays Elinor in the new Sense and Sensibility film directed by Georgia Oakley.
- 02She co‑stars with Esmé Creed‑Miles (26) as Marianne; both previously worked together in the 2018 film Pond Life.
- 03The film follows the Dashwood sisters after their father’s death, staying true to the period setting while adding a fresh filmmaking style.
- 04According to the interview, Edgar‑Jones feels the story still resonates with young people and that the film may inspire viewers to value sisterhood.
- 05The adaptation joins a recent wave of Austen projects, including the 1995 Emma Thompson/Kate Winslet film and new BBC series.
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