There’s good news for Jane Austen fans and audiobook lovers: a brand-new Pride and Prejudice audio adaptation is here! The audio production from Audible includes a full cast and cinematic sound design, making this a Pride and Prejudice listening experience like no other.
It’s been a big year so far for Jane Austen fans. Not only is it the author’s 250th birthday, but we’re getting a new Sense and Sensibility movie, and a Pride and Prejudice television series.
But for now, read on for all the information on how you can listen to the new, swoony Pride and Prejudice audio adaptation.
Who is in the audio adaptation?
British actress and BAFTA-winner Marisa Abela voices Elizabeth Bennet, while Harris Dickinson, of Babygirl, voices Mr Darcy.
Also in the star-studded cast are Bill Nighy as Mr Bennet and Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Mrs Bennet. Sophie Wilde voices Jane Bennet, with Antonia Salib as Kitty, Patricia Allison as Lydia, and Aasiya Shah as Mary.
Furthermore, the Pride and Prejudice audio adaptation stars Golden Globe-winner Glenn Close in the role of Lady Catherine De Bourgh. Will Poulter will voice Mr Wickham, with Jessie Buckley as Caroline Bingley, and Toheeb Jimoh as Mr Bingley. Additionally featured are David Gyasi as Mr Gardiner, Rosalind Eleazar as Mrs Gardiner, Bertie Carvel as Mr Collins, and Leah Harvey as Charlotte Lucas.
How can I listen to the Pride and Prejudice audio adaptation?
The Pride and Prejudice adaptation was produced by Audible as one of their Audible Originals. It is available to stream exclusively via Audible.
The English-language version is available in Australia, the UK, US, Canada, and India. It features an original score by Grammy-nominated composer, Morgan Kibby.
Will there be other audio adaptations of Pride and Prejudice?
Yes! In addition to the English-language edition, Audible will be producing several audio versions of Pride and Prejudice. Each will feature a local cast, with Castilian Spanish, French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese versions in the works.
