Sense and Sensibility cast says new film avoids competing with Ang Lee classic
Stars of a new Jane Austen adaptation stated their intention at the Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday to avoid competing with the 1995 version by Ang Lee.
Cast avoids watching previous film
Many members of the cast, including Frank Dillane and George MacKay, said they did not watch the 1995 movie. Caitriona Balfe noted that the team is doing their own thing with a unique take on the story.
Actress compares Austen to Shakespeare
Daisy Edgar-Jones described Jane Austen as timeless and deep, similar to how one views Shakespeare. She believes every new individual taking on her words will find something unique because of their own uniqueness.
Focus remains on Dashwood women
The unifying quality across different adaptations is described as the brilliance and wonder of the Dashwood women. Edgar-Jones feels a beautiful conversation happens between each new telling of the classic story.
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