Aimee Lou Wood to Star in New ‘Jane Eyre’ TV Adaptation

Following the recent success of Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, another classic of English literature is heading to the screen. Aimee Lou Wood, known for her roles in Sex Education and The White Lotus, is set to star in a new television adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre.

Working Title and Creative Team

The series is being developed by Working Title, the British production company behind acclaimed period dramas such as Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Emma (2020). They are also currently working on a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]. Miriam Battye, a writer for the HBO series Succession, is adapting the novel for television [Source: Deadline].

A Rising Trend in Brontë Adaptations

This adaptation comes amidst a renewed interest in the works of the Brontë sisters. The success of Fennell’s Wuthering Heights has seemingly spurred Hollywood to revisit these classic novels [Source: Vogue]. Wood’s casting also adds to her busy schedule, as she is also set to portray Pattie Boyd in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics [Source: Yahoo Entertainment].

Previous Adaptations

Jane Eyre has been adapted for the screen numerous times. Recent versions include a 2011 feature film starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender, directed by Cary Fukunaga, and a 2006 BBC miniseries featuring Ruth Wilson in the title role [Source: The Hollywood Reporter].

Future Plans

While a broadcast partner has not yet been officially announced, Working Title is reportedly in talks with a U.K. Broadcaster to pick up the series [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]. Speculation is already circulating regarding who will be cast as Mr. Rochester. A release date has not been confirmed, but 2027 marks the 180th anniversary of the novel’s first publication, making a release around that time likely [Source: Vogue].