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Miss Austen is headed to PBS. Primarily based on the novel about Jane Austen’s sister, the sequence has began manufacturing within the UK.
Starring Keeley Hawes, Rose Leslie, Patsy Ferran, Alfred Enoch, Max Irons, Calam Lynch, Jessica Hynes, Mirren Mack, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, and Liv Hill, the four-part sequence is customized by author Andrea Gibb and primarily based on Gill Hornby’s novel. Set in 1830, the sequence tells the story of Cassandra Austen, who infamously burned her sister Jane’s letters.
PBS revealed extra concerning the sequence in a press launch.
Filming is underway on an all-star manufacturing of Gill Hornby’s best-selling and far cherished novel Miss Austen, produced by Bonnie Productions for MASTERPIECE within the US and distributed by Federation Studios. The sequence has already been acquired by the BBC within the UK.
The difference from The British Academy of Movie and Tv Arts (BAFTA) profitable author, Andrea Gibb (Elizabeth is Lacking, Mayflies), boasts a stellar forged together with Keeley Hawes (It’s A Sin, Bodyguard, Line of Responsibility), Rose Leslie (Recreation of Thrones, Vigil), Patsy Ferran (Residing, Sizzling Milk), Jessica Hynes (Life After Life, Years and Years), Mirren Mack (The Witcher: Blood Origin, The Nest), Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, Shetland), Kevin McNally (The Crown, Ten P.c), Max Irons (Condor, The Spouse), Alfred Enoch (Find out how to Get Away with Homicide, Basis), Calam Lynch (Bridgerton, Archie) and Liv Hill (The Serpent Queen, Elizabeth Is Lacking).
The four-part drama, directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Aisling Walsh (Maudie, Elizabeth is Lacking) began filming final month within the UK and is produced by Stella Merz (Gentleman Jack, Renegade Nell).
Miss Austen takes a literary thriller – Cassandra Austen notoriously burning her well-known sister Jane’s letters – and reimagines it as a captivating, witty and heart-breaking story of sisterly love, whereas creating in Cassandra a personality as fascinating as any Austen heroine.
The drama begins in 1830, some time after Jane has died. Cassandra (Keeley Hawes) races to see her younger pal Isabella (Rose Leslie) who’s about to lose her dwelling following her father’s loss of life. Cassandra is ostensibly there to assist her pal, however her actual motive is to discover a stash of personal letters which, within the mistaken fingers, may destroy Jane’s fame. On discovering them, Cassandra is overwhelmed as she is transported again to her youth. In flashback, we meet Younger Cassy and Jane (Patsy Ferran) as they navigate the infatuations, household feuds and dashed hopes which formed their lives and laid the foundations for Jane’s unforgettable tales. Cassandra’s re-evaluation of her previous ultimately leads her to understand how blind she has been to the true reason for Isabella’s heartache and misery. Discovering a solution to information Isabella in direction of true happiness, Cassandra is lastly capable of perceive and rejoice the sacrifices she selected to make for her good sister, Jane.
Miss Austen is a co-production of Bonnie Productions and MASTERPIECE, in affiliation with the BBC and Federation Tales. The Govt Producers are Christine Langan for Bonnie Productions, Susanne Simpson for MASTERPIECE and Polly Williams for Federation Tales. Keeley Hawes, Andrea Gibb and Aisling Walsh are additionally Govt Producers.
Govt Producer, Christine Langan mentioned: “To have this massively entertaining female-driven story informed by such a stellar forged, led by Keeley Hawes, as Bonnie Productions’ first drama is genuinely a dream come true. Gill Hornby has discovered an ingenious approach into the Austen world, creating feminine characters trendy audiences can empathise with and enjoyment of. I’m so honored to be bringing this excellent novel to the display screen in collaboration with the deeply gifted trio of author, Andrea Gibb, director, Aisling Walsh and producer, Stella Merz.”
Susanne Simpson, MASTERPIECE Govt Producer added: “Miss Austen is a superbly informed story concerning the loves and losses of the Austen sisters. I’m thrilled that this heartfelt, romantic, and humorous adaptation is within the fingers of a outstanding ensemble forged led by the unbelievable Keeley Hawes.” MASTERPIECE is offered on PBS by GBH Boston.
Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, says: “Miss Austen is the right mix of intriguing thriller, vivid and interesting characters and beguiling interval attraction – BBC viewers definitely have a deal with in retailer.”
A premiere date will likely be introduced sooner or later.
What do you suppose? Are you planning to look at this new sequence when it arrives on PBS?
