Netflix’s Persuasion adaptation gets a first trailer

Netflix’s Persuasion adaptation has a first trailer, bringing Jane Austen’s last complete novel to life.

PersuasionAnne Elliot (a young woman) is about to turn 27 and become a spinster. She broke off an engagement from Frederick Wentworth seven years ago, who was a handsome, but poor, naval officer. When he returns to her life — now a decorated captain — she once again finds herself torn between her obligations and her heart.

First trailer features Jane Austen’s trademark snark and long, unapologetic stares at the beach. Let’s not stop pining! You yearn! The second chances and what-could-have-beens! Dakota Johnson50 Shades of Grey) stars as Anne Elliot, Austen’s most mature heroine (both in age and demeanor). Cosmo Jarvis plays Captain Frederick Wentworth in Lady Macbeth. Richard E. Grant, Henry Golding and Nikki Amuka–Bird also play various other roles.

Similar to many Jane Austen novels Persuasion has been adapted several times — though this is actually the first major film version. There were previously several BBC miniseries, TV movies and other television films.

PersuasionNetflix hits July 15