Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe CW is developing an anthology series inspired by the works of Jane Austen, Variety has learned.Titled “Modern Austen, the one-hour series reimagines Austen’s novels as six modern stories.
Each season is a different novel, beginning with “Pride and Prejudice,” set in contemporary San Francisco.The series hails from Eleanor Burgess, who will serve as writer and executive producer.
Burgess most recently wrote on the HBO series “Perry Mason.” Stephanie Allain and Gabrielle Ebron will executive produce via Homegrown Pictures.
Warner Bros. Television will produce.Austen’s works have been frequently adapted for both film and television over the years. “Pride and Prejudice” alone has been adapted into multiple.
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