June 05th, 2025: Audible, a leading provider of spoken word entertainment, and Brock Media, award-winning film producers, today announced a new Audible Original adaptation of one of the greatest love stories ever told: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. This ambitious audio adaptation is both faithful to the original text, and features a unique interior perspective from Elizabeth. The Audible Original 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 English language cast will be led by BAFTA-winner Marisa Abela (Industry, Back to Black) as the dazzlingly quick-witted romantic heroine Elizabeth Bennet, and BAFTA and BIFA nominated Harris Dickinson (Babygirl, The Iron Claw) as her enigmatic suitor Mr. Darcy.

Marisa Abela said of her role: “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 shared: “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.”

Breathing new life into iconic characters from the beloved classic are Will Poulter as Mr. Wickham, Jessie Buckley as Caroline Bingley, Toheeb Jimoh as Mr. Bingley, and Golden Globe and Tony award winner Glenn Close, who will be taking on the role of Lady Catherine De Bourgh. Also starring are David Gyasi as Mr. Gardiner and Rosalind Eleazar as Mrs. Gardiner, Bertie Carvel as Mr. Collins, and Leah Harvey as Charlotte Lucas.

Joining Abela in the Bennet family are Bill Nighy as Mr. Bennet, Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Mrs. Bennet, Sophie Wilde as Jane Bennet, Antonia Salib as Kitty Bennet, Patricia Allison as Lydia Bennet and Aasiya Shah as Mary Bennet, all supported by a full ensemble cast.

Audible’s 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. 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.

Aurelie de Troyer, Head of Regional Content Europe at Audible, shared on the production: “It’s remarkable how Pride and Prejudice has stood the test of time globally to be one of every generation’s favourite love stories. 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.”

Brought to life in Dolby Atmos, Pride and Prejudice features cinematic sound design which will build romantic tensions and share Elizabeth’s inner most thoughts, with ground-breaking sound design from Brain Audio. Underpinned by a vibrant original score by Grammy nominated producer and composer Morgan Kibby (M83, The Watcher).

The English language adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, releases in the UK, US, Canada, India and Australia on 9th September, during the year of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. More information regarding the Castilian Spanish, French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese adaptations to follow later this year, including local casts and release dates.

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice joins a host of critically acclaimed Audible Original adaptations such as George Orwell’s 1984 “a terrific, panic-inducing production” (The Washington Post), The Mysterious Affairs at Styles “skillfully adapted” (The Guardian) and the Sam Mendes produced trilogy of Charles Dickens adaptations “cinema for the ears” (The Telegraph).