The non-binary actor Emma Corrin has been tipped to play Elizabeth Bennet in a “progressive” adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Corrin, 28, who played Diana, Princess of Wales, in The Crown ...

In the novel, Mrs Bennet is looking for husbands for her five daughters. Most of the story centres around the intelligent and outspoken Elizabeth Bennet and a rich, handsome landowner called Mr Darcy.

The 2005 Pride & Prejudice adaptation stands out for its fresh approach and visual storytelling, breathing new life into the ...