We’ve all been curious about the upcoming film, Persuasion. It seems to be shaping up to be the next blockbuster hit, with all the bells and whistles of modern day filmmaking. The cast looks fantastic, and they seem to have picked some fantastic actors to play some pretty interesting characters in this film adaptation of the classic Jane Austen novel of the same name. Here we will take a look at some of the most talked about actors in Persuasion so far, what their roles are in the film, and everything else we know about them! Everything We Know About The Other Characters In The Upcoming Film Persuasion
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Yolanda Kettle Portrays Elizabeth Elliot
Yolanda Kettle is set to play Elizabeth Elliot in the upcoming film Persuasion. Elizabeth is the headstrong daughter of an aristocratic family who is determined to never marry. However, when she meets the dashing Mr. Darcy, she begins to rethink her decision. Kettle is a perfect choice for the role, as she is known for her fierce independent streak. One of her most notable roles was playing Penny on the series EastEnders from 2003-2004. She also played Martha Jones on Doctor Who from 2007-2010 and has made guest appearances on various other British TV shows like Black Mirror and Call The Midwife. In addition to her acting career, Kettle is also a published author.
Edward Bluemel Portrays Captain Harville
Edward Bluemel is a British actor known for his roles in Killing Eve and The Crown. He’ll be playing Captain Harville in the upcoming film Persuasion. Not much is known about his character, but we do know that he’s an important friend of Wentworth’s and plays a pivotal role in Anne’s eventual decision to marry him.
Lily James as Anne Elliot (five sentences): Lily James is a British actress known for her roles in Downton Abbey and Cinderella. She’ll be playing Anne Elliot in the upcoming film Persuasion. As a young woman, she falls deeply in love with Wentworth despite knowing it will end badly. They share one passionate kiss before he leaves England without saying goodbye or leaving any word of where he has gone – and she never sees him again. Years later, they meet again by chance when they are both adults and have been living their lives separately – not married or with children – on different continents.
Afolabi Alli Portrays Captain Benwick
Afolabi Alli is set to play the role of Captain Benwick in the upcoming film Persuasion. Alli is a British actor who has appeared in films such as Nightwatch and The Intent. He is best known for his work on stage, having performed in productions of Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Alli’s character Captain Benwick is a naval officer who is in love with Louisa Musgrove. It is unclear whether he will be playing a friend or an enemy of Anne Elliot. Some speculation suggests that his character may have been involved in some romantic shenanigans with her sister while they were both at sea.
Jenny Rainsford Portrays Mrs. Harville
Jenny Rainsford is set to play Mrs. Harville, one of the key figures in the film. She’s a warm and nurturing woman who provides a safe haven for her husband and their children. Mrs. Harville is the heart of the family, and her home is always open to friends and strangers alike. She’s a strong supporter of her husband’s work, and she always stands by him, no matter what. For example, when Anne Elliot persuades Mr. Elliot to return to his wife after an affair with another woman, Mrs. Harville takes it all in stride and doesn’t hold anything against either party. Her faithfulness knows no bounds and we can see that from beginning to end.
Lydia Rose Bewley Portrays Mrs. Penelope Clay
Lydia Rose Bewley is set to play Mrs. Penelope Clay in the upcoming film Persuasion. Mrs. Clay is a young, vivacious woman who catches the eye of Colonel Brandon. She is a bit of a social climber and is always looking for ways to better her station in life. Bewley is best known for her work on the hit television show Skins. Her character is first introduced as the girlfriend of Tony Stonem (played by Nicholas Hoult). After realizing that he has no interest in marriage, she sets her sights on Mr. John Willoughby (played by James McAvoy) who she eventually marries. After only five months of marriage, Willoughby starts to flirt with other women and leaves his wife heartbroken when he decides to move back to London without telling her about it beforehand.
Directed Portrays Carrie Cracknell
The film is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1817 novel of the same name and will be directed by BAFTA nominee Carrie Cracknell. It will star Rose Byrne as Anne Elliot and be set in the Regency era.
The other cast members include Fiona Button as Mary Musgrove, Anna Maxwell Martin as Elizabeth Elliot, Sasha Luss as Henrietta Musgrove, and Claude Scott-Mitchell as Mr. Shepherd. Hugh Mitchell plays Charles Musgrove and Gillian Anderson plays Lady Russell. Amanda Root also stars as a young woman called Mrs. Smith who runs a small village school and comes to visit Anne at Uppercross Hall with her son John, a younger sibling for Lydia Bennet in Pride and Prejudice.
Screenplay by Ronald Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow
Ronald Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow, the screenwriters of the upcoming film Persuasion, have created a rich and textured world for their adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. The film will star Amanda Root as Anne Elliot and Ciarán Hinds as Captain Wentworth. Here’s everything we know about the other characters in the film: 1) Anne’s sister Elizabeth is played by Rachel Griffiths
2) Lady Russell is played by Vanessa Redgrave
3) Lady Susan Vernon is played by Gemma Jones
4) Henry Harville is played by John Ramm 5) Charles Musgrove is played by Martin Hancock
6) Louisa Musgrove is played by Lucinda Rhodes-Flaherty
Produced by Andrew Lazar and Christina Weiss Lurie
The upcoming film Persuasion is set to be released in 2022 and will be produced by Andrew Lazar and Christina Weiss Lurie. The film is based on the classic novel by Jane Austen and will star Amanda Root as Anne Elliot and Ciarán Hinds as Captain Wentworth. A lot of information about the other characters in the film has not been revealed yet, but what we do know is that among them are Admiral Croft, Mary Musgrove, Henrietta Musgrove, Elizabeth Musgrove, John Musgrove, Louisa Musgrove and Mrs. Clay.
The following year saw a revival of Northanger Abbey starring Felicity Jones which was originally published back in 1817. Like Persuasion it too was penned by Jane Austen who died that same year at age 41.
Cinematography Joe Anderson[
Joe Anderson is a cinematographer who has worked on films such as The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. He is known for his use of color and unique camera angles. For Persuasion, Anderson says he wanted to capture the haunting beauty of the novel. To do this, he utilized a lot of natural light and different shades of blue. Anderson hopes that viewers will enjoy watching it just as much as they enjoyed reading it.
The soundtrack will be composed by Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi, which was an amazing choice in our opinion! It should give listeners an eerie sense of unease while watching some truly stunning shots.
Edited by Pani Scott
The upcoming film adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, Persuasion, is already creating quite a stir. The film will be directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and the cast includes Amanda Root, Ciaran Hinds, Sally Hawkins and Roger Allam.
In addition to the well-known characters of Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth, there are several other important characters in the story. Anne’s younger sister, Mary (played by Rebecca Night), is one of the central characters. She has been married for four years when she hears that her brother Frederick (played by Richard Wilson) has been killed while serving with their father’s regiment in the West Indies. She falls into a deep depression and refuses to accept consolation from anyone but Anne. Later she becomes friendly with Charles Musgrove (played by Matthew Marsden) who tries unsuccessfully to cheer her up and persuade her that she should not give up hope for happiness again. Charles’ sisters, Henrietta (Sally Philips) and Louisa (Joanna Roth) also play an important role in this book as they often visit Lyme Regis on holiday from their home nearby at Uppercross Hall.
Music by Stuart Earl
The upcoming film Persuasion will feature music by Stuart Earl. Earl is a British composer who has worked on a variety of films and television shows. Some of his previous work includes the score for the film Pride & Prejudice, as well as the television series Downton Abbey. It’s safe to say that he knows a thing or two about period pieces! His involvement in the project is yet another example of how serious this movie really is. He might not be one of the major players, but we’re sure he’ll have some impressive tunes up his sleeve. There are no further details on the other cast members at this time.
Production companies : MRC , Bisous Pictures , Mad Chance Fourth and Twenty Eight Films
It has been announced that the upcoming film Persuasion will be produced by MRC, Bisous Pictures, Mad Chance, Fourth and Twenty Eight Films. The film is an adaptation of the classic novel by Jane Austen and will star Amanda Root as Anne Elliot and Ciarán Hinds as Mr. Darcy. Actors Mark Gatiss, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Jones and Douglas Booth have also joined the cast. Filming commenced in October 2018 in London with a release date set for March 2020. Following its announcement at Cannes, the movie was to be written and directed by Sally Potter, but on April 17th 2019 Potter publicly stated she would not take part in production because she was not given final script approval. On April 18th 2019 it was reported that director Yorgos Lanthimos had taken over directing duties.
The film premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2022
The film is set to star Lily James as Anne Elliot, a young woman who is persuaded by her family to reject a marriage proposal from the man she loves. However, when they meet again years later, Anne begins to realize that she may have made a mistake. Anne’s best friend, Mrs. Clay (played by Jennifer Ehle), will play an important role in the movie.
Sophie McShera plays Kitty Bennet and Julian Glover plays Sir Walter Elliott in this film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel of the same name. Anne’s father played by Anthony Calf has not been cast yet but is expected to be played by David Tennant. John Smith is also not cast yet but expected to be played by Ben Lloyd-Hughes or Taron Egerton.
