An A-list Netflix an HBO star is attached to an upcoming adaptation of one of the best classic novels of all time
A cherished literary masterpiece is set to receive the television treatment, with a prominent Netflix actress leading the cast.
Deadline has revealed that Aimee Lou Wood, known for her roles in Sex Education and The White Lotus, will headline a fresh adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, first published in 1847.
Wood takes on the role of the eponymous protagonist, a young woman who endures a harsh childhood and education before securing a position as governess at Thornfield Hall, where she becomes captivated by the mysterious Mr Rochester.
British production house Working Title is spearheading the venture, with acclaimed Succession writer Miriam Battye crafting the screenplay.
Additional casting details remain under wraps for now, and the broadcasting platform has yet to be announced, reports the Express.
Deadline reports that a UK broadcaster is currently in talks to come aboard the production.
Whilst the series remains in early development and won’t arrive on screens until next year at the soonest, the timeless classic boasts a substantial fanbase who will undoubtedly welcome a contemporary interpretation of Brontë’s work.
One enthusiastic Amazon reviewer awarded five stars, writing: “Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece was everything I hoped for and more, a novel rich with depth, passion, and a heroine whose strength still resonates today.”
Another devotee declared: “How this book has received reviews of less than 5 stars is alien to me; it is, by far, the best book I have ever read!” One devoted reader shared: “I first read Jane Eyre when I was 11 and have read it many many times since. It’s gothic, romantic, heart-rendering, dark, even funny on some occasions (What the deuce!!) and I could not recommend this masterpiece highly enough.”
A final enthusiast declared: “One of the best books ever written, in my humble opinion.”
They elaborated: “You can’t go wrong – it’s got all the stuff that keeps you gripped: Love, insanity, death, spookiness, lies, deception, happiness; and I’m not really a massive ‘classics’ fan. Buy it. You won’t regret it.”
The most recent significant screen version of Jane Eyre arrived in 2011, featuring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender in the lead roles of Jane and Rochester.
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Luther actress Ruth Wilson previously brought Jane to life in the 2006 television adaptation, a four-part series which also featured Toby Stephens as her romantic counterpart.
Details regarding episode count for the forthcoming series remain under wraps, though viewers can anticipate an even deeper dive into the novel’s enduring themes and captivating bildungsroman narrative.
Jane Eyre has yet to receive a confirmed release date.