Fans of
Joe Wright
In 2005, the movie version of his work was released.
Pride and Prejudice
have
Emma Thompson
To express gratitude for one of its most iconic quotes.
The cinematic adaptation of
Jane Austen
‘s beloved adaptation, featuring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy, is set to make a comeback in theaters soon.
mark its 20th anniversary
.
To mark the movie’s significant anniversary, Wright, who has gone on to direct films like
Atonement, Anna Karenina
and
Darkest Hour
revealed that Thompson was instrumental in crafting one of the most cherished scenes in the screenplay.
Halfway through the movie, Elizabeth finds out that her good friend Charlotte Lucas (Claudie Blakley) has agreed to marry Mr. Collins (Tom Hollander), the awkward clergyman whom Elizabeth had earlier turned down.
Justifying her choice, Charlotte says to Elizabeth, “I am 27 years old. I have no funds and no opportunities on the horizon. I am currently a financial strain for my parents, and I feel scared.”
She cautions Elizabeth against judging her decision to choose a secure but emotionally void union over pursuing love.
Since the movie came out, this line has turned into a meme among fans of the adaptation. Many believe it unintentionally encapsulates the feeling of disconnect experienced by some millennials and Generation Z viewers.
In an interview with
Mashable
Wright disclosed that he and screenwriter Deborah Moggach consulted with Thompson, who had previously earned an Academy Award for adapting Austen’s work.
Sense and Sensibility
, for some help with “a small portion of the conversation”.
“Deborah Moggach penned the screenplay and did an outstanding job, and subsequently, we brought in Emma Thompson to assist with some of the dialogue,” Wright stated.
And I made my way nervously to her home carrying my small briefcase, then we ascended Hampstead Heath to reach a hilltop. She instructed me, ‘Have a seat, open your notebook, and start taking notes.’
Wright then stated, “while she created spontaneous scenes, [I documented them].” Among these recorded moments was Charlotte’s monologue.
And I recall her saying these lines, and I was quickly jotting them down,” he stated. “She concluded with, ‘Don’t judge me, Lizzy, don’t you dare judge me.’
Wright disclosed that he was moved almost to tears by what Thompson had “miraculously” produced, and noted that the scene still resonates with audiences due to its underlying authenticity.
Pride and Prejudice
will come back to UK theaters next week.
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