Diana Reid adapts Jane Austen novel for 2026 film
Screenwriter Diana Reid discussed adapting Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility for a 2026 film starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles while speaking in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Approach to the adaptation
Reid initially doubted she could create a new version after the success of the 1995 film starring Emma Thompson. She returned to the original text to find elements not previously shown on screen, specifically focusing on the love story between the Dashwood sisters.
Changes made for the film
The production team removed certain scenes and characters to allow more time for the sisters to flourish within a two-hour runtime. Reid ensured these changes maintained integrity rather than simply trying to differ from the earlier adaptation.
Comparison of Austen and Shakespeare
Reid described Jane Austen as being almost like Shakespeare during her interview with Variety. She noted that the author is highly adaptable for modern audiences while retaining the heart of the original story.
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