Emma Corrin opens up on 'Pride and Prejudice', playing Diana and joining the Marvel universe

Emma Corrin has reflected on their rapidly expanding screen career, discussing everything from stepping into Elizabeth Bennet’s shoes in Netflix’s upcoming Pride and Prejudice adaptation to portraying Princess Diana in The Crown and entering the Marvel universe.

In a Variety interview, Corrin spoke about taking on the iconic role of Elizabeth Bennet in the new six-part Netflix series written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn. The actor said the project offers a fresh opportunity to revisit Jane Austen’s classic, with a cast that also includes Olivia Colman as Mrs Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy.

Corrin described the appeal of Austen’s work as its continued cultural relevance, noting how each generation reinterprets Pride and Prejudice in its own way. The series, set for release in late 2026, is being positioned as a faithful but modernised retelling of the 1813 novel.

The interview also touches on Corrin’s breakout global recognition after playing Princess Diana in The Crown, a role that brought both critical praise and intense public attention. That performance helped establish Corrin as one of the most in-demand young British actors working in television and film.

Since then, Corrin has expanded into major blockbuster territory, including appearing in Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine as Cassandra Nova, marking a sharp shift from period drama to comic-book villainy.

Corrin also discussed the challenge of balancing such varied roles, from historical figures to literary heroines and genre-heavy franchises, and how each project requires a different approach to performance and emotional truth.

The Variety feature highlights how Corrin has become emblematic of a new generation of actors moving fluidly between prestige television, franchise filmmaking and literary adaptations, with Pride and Prejudice positioned as their next major leading role.

With filming underway and anticipation building ahead of its Netflix release, Corrin’s Elizabeth Bennet is already shaping up to be one of the most closely watched interpretations of Austen’s most famous heroine.