BBC releases first look at new period drama with Keeley Hawes
As a devoted Janeite with over three decades of immersion in Austen’s world, I can hardly contain my excitement for BBC’s upcoming period drama, Miss Austen. The prospect of delving deeper into the lives of Cassandra and her illustrious sister has been a long-standing dream of mine since first reading Gill Hornby’s novel that inspired this adaptation.
As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve gotten an early peek at the images for the upcoming period drama “Miss Austen.” This sneak peek offers us fans a tantalizing taste of the stellar cast it boasts!
Based on Gill Hornby’s popular book titled the same, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Cassandra Austen, Jane Austen’s sister, many years following Jane’s passing. In this tale, we journey back to Cassandra’s younger days and explore her past connection with her deceased sibling.
In reality, Cassandra was an artist specializing in watercolors, and she was the older sibling to the renowned author, Jane. A significant amount of our knowledge about Jane comes from their exchanged letters, along with two portraits of Jane painted by Cassandra.
In 2025, the BBC is planning to broadcast a new series titled “Miss Austen” on iPlayer and BBC One, celebrating 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth. This adaptation has been penned by acclaimed author Andrea Gibb, who is known for her works such as “Elizabeth Is Missing” and “Mayflies.
As a dedicated gamer, I’m thrilled to share that the role of Cassandra will be brought to life by the remarkable Keeley Hawes, best known for her gripping performances in Bodyguard and Line of Duty. The BBC has unveiled some captivating images showing her immersed in a full period costume, hinting at an intriguing portrayal of her character.
In addition, the fresh images depict Rose Leslie in the role of Isabella Fowle, the deceased fiancée’s niece of Tom Fowle (Cassandra’s intended), who perished during a voyage to the Caribbean prior to their wedding.
Among the captivating characters I’ve come across, there’s Synnøve Karlsen portraying a youthful Cassandra, Patsy Ferran as a young Jane, along with Phyllis Logan from Downton Abbey, Max Irons known for Condor, Alfred Enoch from How to Get Away with Murder, Calam Lynch of Bridgerton, and Liv Hill, who graced The Serpent Queen.
As a gaming enthusiast, among those still in the running are Jessica Hynes from “Life After Life,” Mirren Mack hailing from “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” and Kevin McNally known for his work on “The Crown.
The forthcoming series starts off in 1830, a significant amount of time following Jane’s demise. (Or alternatively, The story unfolds in 1830, several years after the passing of Jane.)
Cassandra (Keeley Hawes) hastens to see Isabella (Rose Leslie), the relative of her late fiance, who faces homelessness due to her father’s demise. She intends to visit her.
Cassandra appears to be assisting Isabella, but what she’s truly after is a secret stash of personal letters belonging to Jane. She worries that if these letters fall into the wrong hands, they could severely damage Jane’s reputation. Upon finding them, Cassandra is taken aback and finds herself reminiscing about her past.
In a flashback sequence, we encounter a younger version of Cassy (Synnøve Karlsen) and Jane (Patsy Ferran). They are navigating through romantic entanglements, family disagreements, and shattered dreams that would ultimately mold their lives, paving the way for Jane’s remarkable narratives.
As I delved deeper into my own history, I discovered a means to help guide Cassandra on a journey that could lead Isabella towards genuine joy.
Miss Austen will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2025.
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2024-11-14 19:19