Audible has just released a lavish new audio retelling of Jane Austen’s legendary Pride and Prejudice to honour the author’s 250th birthday. This star-studded production features Marisa Abela as Elizabeth Bennet and Harris Dickinson as Mr. Darcy, supported by a powerhouse ensemble including Glenn Close, Bill Nighy and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. The auditory experience is elevated by an original score from Grammy-nominated composer Morgan Kibby, with Dolby Atmos sound design heightening emotional impact.
Fans have been fixated on this release, especially given Audiobook’s global reach across English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese editions. The production strikes a compelling balance between Austen’s timeless prose and modern immersive storytelling techniques. In this version, listeners hear Elizabeth’s inner thoughts as a guiding thread through lush choreography of dialogue, soundscapes and music.
The cast also includes Will Poulter, Jessie Buckley, Toheeb Jimoh, Bill Nighy, Glenn Close, Sophie Wilde, and many more, bringing depth to beloved characters with remarkable nuance. Lulu Raczka adapted the novel for audio with direction by Dionne Edwards; executive production comes from Sarah Brocklehurst and Nicole Davis with full support by Brock Media.
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This Audible release arrives amid broader Pride and Prejudice media buzz. A Netflix six-episode adaptation starring Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden and Olivia Colman is also currently in development. Meanwhile, the audio format’s upfront accessibility and dramatic sound design offers a new way for audiences to engage with the story.
Whether you're an Austen purist or a newcomer, this adaptation is hard to ignore. It’s refreshing to see an audio version matching the scale and sophistication of visual adaptations while staying intimate. For people seeking to interact with Pride and Prejudice beyond film or TV, Audible’s version is a powerful invitation to listen anew, and fall in love all over again.
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