There’s good news in store for Jane Austen fans, with a new screen adaptation of Sense and Sensibility arriving in cinemas soon.
Jane Austen’s much-loved novel is being brought to life once again, with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles leading the cast as sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. The film boasts a great cast, including Caitríona Balfe, George MacKay and Fiona Shaw.
Directed by Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean), the new adaptation is written by novelist Diana Reid and produced by Working Title and Focus Features.
What is Sense and Sensibility about?
First published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility follows sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood after the death of their father leaves the family facing financial difficulties.
Forced to leave their family home on an estate in Sussex, the Dashwoods have to begin again in a more modest home in Devon, all while navigating love, money, family expectations and the strict social rules of Regency-era England.
Elinor represents the “sense” in the title. She is measured, practical and guided by duty — while Marianne embodies “sensibility”, approaching life with passion and romantic idealism. Their clashing attitudes towards love lead both sisters towards heartbreak before they finally discover where their real happiness lies.
This latest adaptation promises to give Austen fans a fresh take on the classic story, while retaining the themes of love, family and social expectations that have made the novel so enduring.
Who is in the cast?
The ensemble cast includes some very familiar names:
- Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor Dashwood
- Esmé Creed-Miles as Marianne Dashwood
- Caitríona Balfe as Mrs Dashwood
- George MacKay as Edward Ferrars
- Frank Dillane as John Willoughby
- Herbert Nordrum as Colonel Brandon
- Bodhi Rae Breathnach as Margaret Dashwood
- Fiona Shaw as Mrs Jennings
Daisy Edgar-Jones is best known for Normal People and Twisters, while George MacKay has starred in 1917 and Femme. Fiona Shaw is, of course, familiar from Killing Eve and the Harry Potter films.
Watch the trailer
The first trailer has already been released, giving us our first proper look at what to expect.
Watch the trailer here:
Watch the official Sense and Sensibility trailer on YouTube
When will Sense and Sensibility be released?
Sense and Sensibility arrives in UK cinemas on 25th September 2026, followed by a US theatrical release on 16th October.
With the UK release now just weeks away, anticipation is building for this latest interpretation of one of Jane Austen’s most beloved novels.
We’ll keep you updated as soon as we hear more about Sense and Sensibility, including further release and viewing details.
