Daisy Edgar-Jones (Twisters) is set to star in a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility for Focus Features and Working Title Films.

Austen’s Sense and Sensibility follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones) and Marianne Dashwood, opposites in their emotional approach, as they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th century England.

BAFTA nominee Georgia Oakley will direct from a script by bestselling author Diana Reid.

Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films will produce alongside India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett.

Screen Daily was first to the news of the new project.