New 'Sense And Sensibility' Adaptation from Director Georgia Oakley Lands October Release Date

A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, directed by Georgia Oakley from a script by Diana Reid, is set for release on October 16, Deadline reported.

DeadlineGeorgia Oakley's 'Sense And Sensibility' Film Adaptation Set For October Release

The film will be released by Focus Features and Working Title, according to Deadline. It follows the acclaimed 1995 adaptation directed by Ang Lee with an Oscar-winning script by Emma Thompson.

Deadline noted that the 1995 film remains a benchmark for Austen adaptations, and the new version will inevitably draw comparisons. No casting or plot details have been announced yet by the studio.

The announcement from Focus Features and Working Title focuses solely on the release date, leaving fans to speculate about the creative approach Oakley and Reid will take with the classic story.