It began with the black plague. Within weeks, the dead began to rise. Hunting for human flesh. Now, the few that are left have only one way to survive. They must bring the fight to them. This February, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are going to have to put their life on hold as they battle off a horde of walkers in the exciting thrillerPride and Prejudice and Zombies. Today, we have the international trailer, which promises we’ll see plenty of gore this Valentine’s Day. We also get an epic new poster that brings these monster slayers together in fighting style.
Based on the iconic characters created by Jane Austen, this adaptation ofSeth Grahame-Smith’s novel puts a unique spin on a literary classic. InPride and Prejudice and Zombies, a zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy (Sam Riley) is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As thezombieoutbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield.
The supporting cast includesBella Heathcote,Jack Huston,Douglas Booth,Emma Greenwell,Matt Smith,Lena HeadeyandCharles Dance.Burr Steers(Charlie St. Cloud) directs from his own adapted screenplay, based onSeth Grahame-Smith’s novel.Natalie Portman, who was once attached to star early in the development phase, is producing alongside Sean McKittrick, Tyler Thompson, Brian Oliver, Annette Savitch, Allison Shearmur and Marc Butan.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies will hit theaters on June 19, 2025, going up against Universal’sHail, Caesar!and Lionsgate’sThe Choice. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies had been in development since 2010, with several stars and filmmakers coming and going throughout the process.David O. Russell,Mike WhiteandCraig Gillespiewere attached to direct at different times over the past five years, withAnne HathawayandJames McAvoyonce eyed to play Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
The zombie genre is more popular than ever these days, thanks to AMC’s wildly popular TV seriesThe Walking Dead, but the undead genre hasn’t had much traction on the big screen as of late. Last month, Paramount’sScouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypseopened with a paltry $1.8 million, debuting out of the top 10 in 12th place, and earlier this year,Maggie, starringArnold Schwarzenegger, took in less than $200,000 during its theatrical run. Can Pride and Prejudice and Zombies reverse the declining zombie trend at thebox office? We’ll find out in a few short months, but until then, take a look at this latest action-packed trailer and poster.
