Daisy Edgar-Jones on Austen's timelessness

Daisy Edgar-Jones says Jane Austen's work is timeless because it captures the human experience.

“what austen was writing about was the human experience”

Daisy's role in Sense and Sensibility

Daisy Edgar-Jones plays Elinor Dashwood in the 2026 adaptation of Austen's 1811 novel.

Daisy's director preference

Daisy chose director Georgia Oakley for her raw, earthy take on the Dashwoods' sisterhood.

“i was really struck by georgia oakley's vision for this”

Daisy's career doubts

Daisy faced self-doubts after college, missing auditions for months while stuck at home.

“there were definitely many points where i wasn't sure if i would be able to make a career out of acting”