Dave McNary Film ReporterSarah Snook, the Emmy-nominated actress from HBO’s hit drama “Succession,” has signed on to star in an adaptation of Jane Austen’s final novel, “Persuasion.”The movie, from Searchlight Pictures, will be directed by Mahalia Belo.
Published in 1817 after Austen’s death, “Persuasion” centers on Anne Elliot, a 27-year-old whose family moves to lower their expenses.
In the meantime, they rent their home to an Admiral and his wife. The wife’s brother, a Navy captain, had been engaged to Anne Elliot (who will be portrayed by Snook), but they have had no contact in more than seven years when they meet again.Jessica Swale, whose credits include “Summerland,” will pen the screenplay.Alison Own and Debra Hayward are producing.
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