Do We Need Another 'Emma' Adaptation? Well, We’re Getting One

Get ready, Austenites, a new feature film adaptation of Emma is on the way!

(Whether we need it or not.)

The novel was first published in 1815, and follows the story of a young woman who can’t seem to stop herself from meddling in the affairs of others.

The latest take on the story of Emma Woodhouse will feature The Miniaturist star Anna Taylor-Joy in the lead role. She’s joined by buzzy It Guy Johnny Flynn as Mr. Knightley, along with Miranda Hart, Bill Nighy, Callum Turner and Emma Whelan as Miss Bates, Mr. Woodhouse, Frank Churchill and Mrs. Weston, respectively.

Author Eleanor Catton, who won the 2013 Man Booker Prize for her novel The Luminaries, has written the script and filming on the new procuction officially kicked off this week.